Popular Evangelicalism in American Culture

In this deeply researched but also very readable book, Kyle takes a hard look at the pervasively popular character of evangelical Christianity as it has developed in the United States. It is just the book for those who hope to think - and not just react or pontificate - about the place of evangelicals in contemporary American society. Mark Noll, McAnaney Professor of History Emeritus, University of Notre Dame, USA Evangelicals and interested outsiders who wonder why evangelicals seem so at ease in the currents of popular culture will find Kyle's argument worth considering. Seth Dowland, Associate Professor of Religion, Pacific Lutheran Univeristy, USA

Autorentext
Richard G. Kyle is Professor Emeritus of History and Religion, Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, USA.

Zusammenfassung
Explores the controversies, complexities, and historical development of the evangelical movement in America. This accessible volume will interest those concerned with the modern-day success of the Evangelical movement in America.

Inhalt

Preface

1. At Home in American Culture

2. One Nation Under God

3. One Market Under God

4. The Millennial Nation: Two Versions

5. An Evangelical Gospel Takes Shape

6. What Can God Do For Me

7. The Bigger the Better: Megachurches and American Culture

8. Religion Can Be Entertaining: The Electronic Church

9. Evangelicalism Embraces the Popular Culture

10. Epilogue

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Index