Religion in American History by Amanda Porterfield torrent

This student–friendly introduction combines both thematic and chronological approaches in exploring the pivotal role religion played in American history – and of its impact across a range of issues, from identity formation and politics, to race, gender, and class.

A comprehensive introduction to American religious history that successfully combines thematic and chronological approaches, aiding both teaching and learning Brings together a stellar cast of experts to trace the development of theology, the political order, practice, and race, ethnicity, gender and class throughout America′s history Accessibly structured in to four key eras:

Exploration and Encounter (1492–1676); The Atlantic World (1676–1802); American Empire (1803–1898); and Global Reach (1898–present). Investigates the role of religion in forming people′s identities, emotional experiences, social conflict, politics, and patriotism

Genre: Religion