Protestantism in America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780231111317)

As America has become more pluralistic, Protestantism, with its long roots in American history and culture, has hardly remained static. This finely crafted portrait of a remarkably complex group of Christian denominations describes Protestantism's history, constituent subgroups and their activities, and the way in which its dialectic with American culture has shaped such facets of the wider society as healthcare, welfare, labor relations, gender roles, and political discourse.

Part I provides an introduction to the religion's essential beliefs, a brief history, and a taxonomy of its primary American varieties. Part II shows the diversity of the tradition with vivid accounts of life and worship in a variety of mainline and evangelical churches. Part III explores the vexed relationship Protestantism maintains with critical social issues, including homosexuality, feminism, and social justice. The appendices include biographical sketches of notable Protestant leaders, a chronology, a glossary, and an annotated list of resources for further study.

Author: Randall Balmer
ISBN-10: 0231111312
ISBN-13: 9780231111317
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/18/2005
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.92w x 0.72d