Bounds of Their Habitation
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Author Description
There is an “American Way” to religion and race unlike anyplace else in the world, and the rise of religious pluralism in contemporary American (together with the continuing legacy of the racism of the past and misapprehensions in the present) render its understanding crucial. Paul Harvey’s Bounds of Their Habitation, the latest installment in the acclaimed American Ways Series, concisely surveys the evolution and interconnection of race and religion throughout American history. Harvey pierces through the often overly academic treatments afforded these essential topics to accessibly delineate a narrative between our nation’s revolutionary racial and religious beginnings, and our increasingly contested and pluralistic future. Anyone interested in the paths America’s racial and religious histories have traveled, where they’ve most profoundly intersected, and where they will go from here, will thoroughly enjoy this book and find its perspectives and purpose essential for any deeper understanding of the soul of the American nation.--Back cover.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the intertwined evolution of race and religion in American history and their impact on the nation's present and future. Paul Harvey, drawing on his expertise in American history, examines the historical connections between racial dynamics and religious practices in the United States. The book aims to provide an accessible narrative that bridges the nation's foundational racial and religious beginnings with its current state of increasing pluralism and contention. It seeks to offer essential perspectives for understanding the American national identity.
THE SCOPE MAP
- A survey of the evolution and interconnection of race and religion throughout American history.
- An accessible narrative delineating the path from America's revolutionary racial and religious beginnings to its contested and pluralistic future.
- Analysis of the "American Way" of religion and race, distinct from global contexts.
- Discussion of the rise of religious pluralism in contemporary America.
- Examination of the continuing legacy of past racism and present-day misapprehensions.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is presented as an accessible survey of the complex intersections of race and religion in American history, aiming to provide essential perspectives for understanding the nation's identity. Its purpose is to bridge historical foundations with contemporary pluralism and contention. The framing suggests a text that is both informative for those interested in American history and relevant for understanding current societal dynamics. The publisher's description indicates it is intended for a broad audience seeking deeper insights into the American soul.
Page Count:
264
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
ISBN-10:
0810896257
ISBN-13:
9780810896253
History
Non-Fiction
Religion
Race Relations
Sociology
American History
