Jesus In America
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Jesus In America
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Author : Richard W. Fox
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2009-10-13
Jesus In America written by Richard W. Fox and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-13 with Religion categories.
Where else but America do people ask: What Would Jesus Do? What Would Jesus Drive? What Would Jesus Eat? "This book is for believers and non-believers alike. It is not a book about whether one should believe in Jesus, but about how Americans have believed in and portrayed him."—from the Introduction Jesus in America is a comprehensive exploration of the vital role that the figure of Jesus has played throughout American history. Written by one of our most distinguished historians, Richard Wightman Fox, this book provides a brilliant cultural history of Jesus in America from its origins to today, demonstrating how Jesus is the most influential symbolic figure in our history. Benjamin Franklin understood Jesus as a wise man worthy of imitation. Thomas Jefferson regarded him as a moral teacher. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln, which occurred on Good Friday, was popularly interpreted as paralleling the crucifixion of Jesus . . . as one preacher put it, "Jesus Christ died for the world, Abraham Lincoln died for his country." Elizabeth Cady Stanton appropriated Jesus' message to champion women's rights. George W. Bush named Jesus as his favorite political philosopher—and several other GOP candidates followed suit—during the last presidential race. As we have seen in recent presidential elections, the name of Jesus is often thrust into the center of political debates, and many Americans regularly enlist Jesus, their ultimate arbiter of value, as the standard-bearer for their views and causes. Fox shows how Jesus influenced such major turning points in American history as: Columbus's voyage of discovery The arrival of the English puritans and Spanish missionaries The American Revolution The abolition of slavery and the Civil War Labor movements Social and cultural revolutions of the sixties and beyond The swelling tide of Christian voices in the politics and entertainment of today Fox gives an expert, lively account of all the ways that Jesus is portrayed and understood in American culture. Extensively illustrated with images representing the multitude of American views of Jesus, Jesus in America reveals how fully and deeply Jesus is ingrained in the American experience.
American Jesus
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Author : Stephen Prothero
language : en
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Release Date : 2004-09-18
American Jesus written by Stephen Prothero and has been published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-18 with Religion categories.
A Deep Dive into America's Complex Relationship with Jesus There's no denying America's rich religious background–belief is woven into daily life. But as Stephen Prothero argues in American Jesus, many of the most interesting appraisals of Jesus have emerged outside the churches: in music, film, and popular culture; and among Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and people of no religion at all. Delve into this compelling chronicle as it explores how Jesus, the carpenter from Nazareth, has been refashioned into distinctly American identities over the centuries. From his enlistment as a beacon of hope for abolitionists to his appropriation as a figurehead for Klansmen, the image of Jesus has been as mercurial as it is influential. In this diverse and conflicted scene, American Jesus stands as a testament to the peculiar fusion of the temporal and divine in contemporary America. Equal parts enlightening and entertaining, American Jesus goes beyond being simply a work of history. It’s an intricate mirror, reflecting the American spirit while questioning the nation's socio-cultural fabric.
Jesus Made In America
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Author : Stephen J. Nichols
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2010-05
Jesus Made In America written by Stephen J. Nichols and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05 with Religion categories.
Jesus is as American as baseball and apple pie. But how this came to be is a complex story - one that Stephen Nichols tells with care and ease. Beginning with the Puritans, he leads readers through the various cultural epochs of American history, showing at each stage how American notions of Jesus were shaped by the cultural sensibilities of the...
America Jesus Is Here
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Author : Mel Tari
language : en
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
Release Date : 1976-04
America Jesus Is Here written by Mel Tari and has been published by New Leaf Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976-04 with Religion categories.
The Color Of Christ
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Author : Edward J. Blum
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2012-09-21
The Color Of Christ written by Edward J. Blum and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-21 with Religion categories.
How is it that in America the image of Jesus Christ has been used both to justify the atrocities of white supremacy and to inspire the righteousness of civil rights crusades? In The Color of Christ, Edward J. Blum and Paul Harvey weave a tapestry of American dreams and visions--from witch hunts to web pages, Harlem to Hollywood, slave cabins to South Park, Mormon revelations to Indian reservations--to show how Americans remade the Son of God visually time and again into a sacred symbol of their greatest aspirations, deepest terrors, and mightiest strivings for racial power and justice. The Color of Christ uncovers how, in a country founded by Puritans who destroyed depictions of Jesus, Americans came to believe in the whiteness of Christ. Some envisioned a white Christ who would sanctify the exploitation of Native Americans and African Americans and bless imperial expansion. Many others gazed at a messiah, not necessarily white, who was willing and able to confront white supremacy. The color of Christ still symbolizes America's most combustible divisions, revealing the power and malleability of race and religion from colonial times to the presidency of Barack Obama.
The Jesus Way
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Author : Eugene Peterson
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-10-27
The Jesus Way written by Eugene Peterson and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-27 with Religion categories.
An inspiring book on the spirituality of following Christ. Continuing Peterson's major evaluation of contemporary Christian spirituality, THE JESUS WAY asks what it means to authentically follow Christ in the modern world. As with other books in the series, THE JESUS WAY is written for both academic and serious lay audiences. Challenging but rewarding, it combines first-rate scholarship with illustrations drawn from raw human experience. Also available in the Spiritual Theology series: Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places, Eat This Book, The Word Made Flesh and Practise Resurrection.
Jesus In America
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Author : Richard Wightman Fox
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-02-01
Jesus In America written by Richard Wightman Fox and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02-01 with categories.
"Jesus in America is an exploration of the vital role that the figure of Jesus has played throughout American history. Written by historian, Richard Wightman Fox, this book provides a cultural history of Jesus in America from its origins to today, demonstrating how Jesus is the most influential symbolic figure in our history." "Extensively illustrated with images representing the multitude of American views of Jesus, Jesus in America reveals how fully and deeply Jesus is ingrained in the American experience."--BOOK JACKET.
America Say Jesus
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Author : David Allbritton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-10
America Say Jesus written by David Allbritton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10 with Religion categories.
The time has come for America to acknowledge the name that is above every name! Jesus Christ is the only name given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Jesus On Death Row
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Author : Prof. Mark Osler
language : en
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Release Date : 2010-09-01
Jesus On Death Row written by Prof. Mark Osler and has been published by Abingdon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-01 with Religion categories.
What does the most infamous criminal proceeding in history--the trial of Jesus of Nazareth--have to tell us about capital punishment in the United States? Jesus Christ was a prisoner on death row. If that statement surprises you, consider this fact: of all the roles that Jesus played--preacher, teacher, healer, mentor, friend--none features as prominently in the gospels as this one, a criminal indicted and convicted of a capital offense. Now consider another fact: the arrest, trial, and execution of Jesus bear remarkable similarities to the American criminal justice system, especially in capital cases. From the use of paid informants to the conflicting testimony of witnesses to the denial of clemency, the elements in the story of Jesus' trial mirror the most common components in capital cases today. Finally, consider a question: How might we see capital punishment in this country differently if we realized that the system used to condemn the Son of God to death so closely resembles the system we use in capital cases today? Should the experience of Jesus' trial, conviction, and execution give us pause as we take similar steps to place individuals on death row today? These are the questions posed by this surprising, challenging, and enlightening book
Militant America And Jesus Christ
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Author : Abraham Mitrie Rihbany
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Militant America And Jesus Christ written by Abraham Mitrie Rihbany and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
Militant America and Jesus Christ is a fascinating book exploring the links between religion and American society. The author, Abraham Mitrie Rihbany, argues that Christianity is the foundation of America's strength and success. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in religion and American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.