Religion in Nineteenth Century America (Religion in American Life)

Written from the perspective of the various denominations that thrived in the 19th century, this comprehensive survey of the middle period in America's religious past actually starts a little earlier, in the 1780s. In the aftermath of the American Revolution, the citizens of the newly-minted republic had to cope with more than the havoc wreaked on churches and denominations by the war. They also tasted for the first time the effects of two novel ...

By Grant Wacker
Age Range: 12 - 17 years
Grade Level: 7 - 9
Series: Religion in American Life
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1 edition (May 18, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0195110218
ISBN-13: 978-0195110210
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.7 x 7.7 inches
Amazon Rank: 1771531
Format: PDF ePub djvu ebook

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Wacker's book is a great introduction to nineteenth century American religion. It is most appropriate for those who have no (or very little) background in American religious history. Wacker draws together the main strands of nineteenth century Amer

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