The Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Contemporary Christianity in the United States

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Title: The Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Contemporary Christianity in the United States
Description: The Handbook of Contemporary Christianity in the United States is a one-volume examination of Christianity in its role, contributions, and embattled engagements with the contemporary culture of the postmodern United States. While Christianity has been a sustaining force and dominant storyline of the historical foundations of America, obvious social, political, and scientific inroads have lessened its influence and altered the issues considered. The handbook explores the strengths and weaknesses of the Christian faith and traditions in the United States and its rich and textured history with a discernable eye toward how the message, strategies, and initiatives of Christianity has adapted to contemporary American life.
Authors: Mark A. Lamport
Resource Type: eBook.
Subjects: Christianity--United States
Categories: RELIGION / Reference, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State
Database: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
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Abstract:The Handbook of Contemporary Christianity in the United States is a one-volume examination of Christianity in its role, contributions, and embattled engagements with the contemporary culture of the postmodern United States. While Christianity has been a sustaining force and dominant storyline of the historical foundations of America, obvious social, political, and scientific inroads have lessened its influence and altered the issues considered. The handbook explores the strengths and weaknesses of the Christian faith and traditions in the United States and its rich and textured history with a discernable eye toward how the message, strategies, and initiatives of Christianity has adapted to contemporary American life.
ISBN:9781538138809
9781538196434
9781538138816
9798881879860