American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion (eBook)

Reassessing the History of an Idea

John D. Wilsey (Autor)

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2015 | 1. Auflage
263 Seiten
IVP Academic (Verlag)
978-0-8308-9929-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Ever since John Winthrop told his fellow colonists in 1630 that they were about to establish a City upon a Hill, the idea of having a special place in history has captured the American imagination. Through centuries of crises and opportunities, many have taken up this theme to inspire the nation. But others have criticized the notion because it implies a sense of superiority which can fuel racism, warmongering and even idolatry.In this remarkable book, John Wilsey traces the historical development of exceptionalism, including its theological meaning and implications for civil religion. From seventeenth-century Puritans to twentieth-century industrialists, from politicians to educators, exceptionalism does not appear as a monolithic concept to be either totally rejected or devotedly embraced. While it can lead to abuses, it can also point to constructive civil engagement and human flourishing. This book considers historically and theologically what makes the difference.Neither the term nor the idea of American exceptionalism is going away. John Wilsey?s careful history and analysis will therefore prove an important touchstone for discussions of American identity in the decades to come.

John D. Wilsey (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of history and Christian apologetics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of One Nation Under God: An Evangelical Critique of Christian America.

Autor

John David Wilsey (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of history and Christian apologetics and associate director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of One Nation Under God: An Evangelical Critique of Christian America.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.11.2015
• Vorwort: John Fea
• Verlagsort: Lisle
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Religionsgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Wirtschaftsgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Systeme
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Staat / Verwaltung
• Schlagworte: America • American dream • Americanism • Bible • Chosen Nation • Christian • christian citizenship • christian nation • City on a Hill • civic engagement • Civil Religion • divine commission • divine providence • elect nation • exceptionalism • Glory • God • History • last best hope • Manifest Destiny • Nation • Nationalism • Patriotism • Sacred Land • Scripture • Theology • United States • United States of America • U.S.
• ISBN-10: 0-8308-9929-4 / 0830899294
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-9929-6 / 9780830899296