Phases Of Religion In America: A Course Of Lectures (1893)

Phases Of Religion In America: A Course Of Lectures (1893) Phases of Religion in America: A Course of Lectures is a book written by Winfield Scott Crowe and published in 1893. The book is a compilation of lectures delivered by the author at the University of Chicago in the early 1890s. The lectures explore the various phases of religion in America, from the early days of colonialism to the present day.The book is divided into six chapters, each of which focuses on a different period in American religious history. The first chapter examines the religious beliefs of the Native American tribes that inhabited North America before the arrival of European settlers. The second chapter discusses the religious beliefs of the early European settlers, including the Puritans and the Quakers. The third chapter examines the rise of evangelicalism in America during the 18th and 19th centuries.The fourth chapter focuses on the religious responses to the Civil War and the Reconstruction era. The fifth chapter explores the impact of immigration on American religion, particularly the influence of Catholicism and Judaism. The final chapter discusses the challenges facing American religion in the late 19th century, including the rise of secularism and scientific skepticism.Throughout the book, Crowe provides detailed analyses of the various religious movements and trends that have shaped American society. He also offers insights into the ways in which religion has influenced American politics, culture, and social life. Overall, Phases of Religion in America: A Course of Lectures is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex and varied history of religion in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern [...] Autor: Winfield Scott Crowe Wydawnictwo: Kessinger Publishing, LLC Rok wydania: 2008 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 152 Wymiary: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.0 cm Język: angielski ISBN: 9781437056396