The Soul of Magic City: Religion in Roanoke, Virginia, 1882-1914 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781981890699)

Historians of American religion have recently written about the existence of religious diversity, which was especially evident in the American South. Although many have tended to target their research on social issues and politics, denominational distinctiveness in theological beliefs and practices ought to be seen as yet another form of diversity. Roanoke, Virginia may not be as well known as other Southern cities, such as Richmond or Atlanta, but being birthed as a "boomtown" during the Progressive Era, it offers itself as a unique example of how the religious institutions helped shape the early growth of the city, and cyclically, how the city shaped the religious institutions as well. Protestants, Catholics, and even religious minorities had come to the "Magic City," as Roanoke was nicknamed.

Author: John Wiley
ISBN-10: 1981890696
ISBN-13: 9781981890699
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2018
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.54d