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Myth and the Christian Nation : A Social Theory of Religion

Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2014

Online-Ressource (305 p)

Englisch

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; Preface; Introduction; Part I The Religions of Other Peoples; Chapter 1 Looking for Religion in the New World; Chapter 2 Noticing Social Interests in Myths and Rituals; Chapter 3 Watching Myths in the Making; Chapter 4 Thinking with Myths about Culture; Part II The Religion of Christianity; Chapter 5 Early Christian Mythmaking; Chapter 6 The Social Formation of Christendom; Chapter 7 The State of the Christian Nation; Chapter 8 Religions in a Polycultural World; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index

Description based upon print version of record

Print version: Myth and the Christian Nation : A Social Theory of Religion

978-1-84553-372-4

978-1-84553-372-4 (ISBN der Printausgabe)

OCoLC: 1020498420     

978-1-317-49058-6 ( : 119.94 (NL))

BL60 .M275 2014

306.6/3     Ähnliche Literatur

LOC-SH: Electronic books

Religion - Social aspects ; Electronic books

America is widely regarded as the ultimate ""Christian Nation."" Religious language has always been at the forefront of American politics but this has increased since the events of 9/11. 'Myth and the Christian Nation' presents a startling analysis of how and why Christianity and national identity have been woven together in recent American political discourse. Drawing on examples of religious myth-making across the ancient world 'Myth and the Christian Nation' brings the weight of history to bear on America today, a place where myth, monotheism, sovereignty and power can be harnessed together