Title: A history of religion in America : from the end of the Civil War to the twenty-first century /
Authors: LeBeau, Bryan F.,
Year: 2018
Subjects: Religion; United States Religion; United States Religion; United States Religion; United States
Abstract: A History of Religion in America: From the End of the Civil War to the Twenty-First Century provides comprehensive coverage of the history of religion in America from the end of the American Civil War to religion in post 9/11 America. The volume explores major religious groups in the United States and examines the following topics: The aftermath of the American Civil War -- Immigration's impact on American religion -- The rise of the social gospel -- The fundamentlist response -- Religion in Cold War America -- The 60's counterculture and the backlash -- Religion in Post-9/11 America. Chronologically arranged and integrating various religious developments into a coherent historical narrative, this book also contains useful chapter summaries and review questions. Designed for undergraduate religious studies and history students A History of Religion in America provides a substantive and comprehensive introduction to the complexity of religion in American history.