A History of American Christianity
Exploring the Evolution of American ChristianityBy Leonard Woolsey Bacon
Length13h 20m
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In "A History of American Christianity," Leonard Woolsey Bacon offers an exhaustive examination of the evolution of Christianity in the United States, tracing its roots from colonial times to contemporary society. With a scholarly yet accessible style, Bacon meticulously analyzes the socio-political, cultural, and theological dimensions that shaped American religious practices. The book is rich in historical detail, contextualizing the Protestant Reformation's influence and the emergence of various denominations within the American landscape, thus shedding light on the diverse tapestry of belief and practice that characterizes U.S. Christianity. Bacon, an eminent theologian and historian, brings to this work a wealth of experience and insight garnered from his extensive academic and pastoral career. His commitment to reconciling faith and reason, along with his participation in multiple ecclesiastical movements, undoubtedly informs his perspective on the complexities of American religious identity. His role in the burgeoning field of American religious studies helps contextualize not just the historical developments, but also the implications for contemporary society. This book is recommended for anyone eager to understand the intricate history of religion in America. Scholars, students, and general readers alike will find Bacon's analysis insightful, thought-provoking, and foundational, as it elucidates the profound connection between American identity and Christianity throughout history.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length13 hrs 20 mins
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Publish dateAug 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
13CLOSE OF THE COLONIAL ERA—THE GERMAN CHURCHES—THE BEGINNINGS OF THE METHODIST CHURCH.
2PROVIDENTIAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA—SPIRITUAL REVIVAL THROUGHOUT CHRISTENDOM, AND ESPECIALLY IN THE CHURCH OF SPAIN.
14RECONSTRUCTION.
3SPANISH CONQUEST—THE PROPAGATION, DECAY, AND DOWNFALL OF SPANISH CHRISTIANITY.
15THE SECOND AWAKENING.
4THE PROJECT OF FRENCH EMPIRE AND EVANGELIZATION—ITS WIDE AND RAPID SUCCESS—ITS SUDDEN EXTINCTION.
16ORGANIZED BENEFICENCE.
5ANTECEDENTS OF PERMANENT CHRISTIAN COLONIZATION—THE DISINTEGRATION OF CHRISTENDOM—CONTROVERSIES—PERSECUTIONS.
17CONFLICTS OF THE CHURCH WITH PUBLIC WRONGS.
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6THE PURITAN BEGINNINGS OF THE CHURCH IN VIRGINIA—ITS DECLINE ALMOST TO EXTINCTION.
18A DECADE OF CONTROVERSIES AND SCHISMS.
7THE NEIGHBOR COLONIES TO VIRGINIA—MARYLAND AND THE CAROLINAS.
19THE GREAT IMMIGRATION.
8THE DUTCH CALVINIST COLONY ON THE HUDSON AND THE SWEDISH LUTHERAN COLONY ON THE DELAWARE—THEY BOTH FALL UNDER THE SHADOW OF GREAT BRITAIN.
20THE CIVIL WAR—ANTECEDENTS AND CONSEQUENCES.
9THE PLANTING OF THE CHURCH IN NEW ENGLAND—PILGRIM AND PURITAN.
21AFTER THE WAR.
10THE MIDDLE COLONIES: THE JERSEYS, DELAWARE, AND PENNSYLVANIA—THE QUAKER COLONIZATION—GEORGIA.
22THE CHURCH IN THEOLOGY AND LITERATURE.
11THE AMERICAN CHURCH ON THE EVE OF THE GREAT AWAKENING—A GENERAL VIEW.
23TENDENCIES TOWARD A MANIFESTATION OF THE UNITY OF THE AMERICAN CHURCH.
12THE GREAT AWAKENING
24INDEX.
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