American
Bible
biblical texts in American society
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cultural identity formation
Culture
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gender and sexuality debates
History
religious studies
Routledge
scriptural interpretation
Setzer
Shefferman
social justice movements
Sourcebook
visual arts influence
Product details
- ISBN 9780415578110
- Weight: 550g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 06 May 2011
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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From political speeches to pop songs, the biblical presence in American culture is hard to ignore. This sourcebook gathers and contextualizes a remarkable series of primary texts to illuminate the varied uses of the Bible in American life. Topics covered include the publication and distribution of the Bible, the use of the Bible in debates over slavery, homosexuality, feminism and civil rights, and biblical sources in works of art, music, poetry and fiction. The book provides a clear understanding of the centrality and influence of the Bible from the period of the first European settlers to the present day. It is invaluable for students taking courses on religion and American culture, and on the history of religion in the United States.
Claudia Setzer is Professor of Religious Studies at Manhattan College, USA
David Shefferman is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Manhattan College, USA
