Christian: The Politics of a Word in America

by Matthew Bowman

Book Overview

Religious diversity has long been a defining feature of the United States. But what may be even more remarkable than the sheer range of faiths is the diversity of political visions embedded in those religious traditions. Matthew Bowman delves into the ongoing struggle over the potent word "Christian," not merely to settle theological disputes but to discover its centrality to American politics.

As Christian: The Politics of a Word in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674737636
• ISBN13: 9780674737631
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.1"