The Bible in American Life
The Bible in American Life

Author: Philip Goff

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 0190468912

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There is a paradox in American Christianity. According to Gallup, nearly eight in ten Americans regard the Bible as either the literal word of God or inspired by God. At the same time, surveys have revealed gaps in these same Americans' biblical literacy. These discrepancies reveal the complex relationship between American Christians and Holy Writ, a subject that is widely acknowledged but rarely investigated. The Bible in American Life is a sustained, collaborative reflection on the ways Americans use the Bible in their personal lives. It also considers how other influences, including religious communities and the Internet, shape individuals' comprehension of scripture. Employing both quantitative methods (the General Social Survey and the National Congregations Study) and qualitative research (historical studies for context), The Bible in American Life provides an unprecedented perspective on the Bible's role outside of worship, in the lived religion of a broad cross-section of Americans both now and in the past. The Bible has been central to Christian practice, and has functioned as a cultural touchstone From the broadest scale imaginable, national survey data about all Americans, down to the smallest details, such as the portrayal of Noah and his ark in children's Bibles, this book offers insight and illumination from scholars across the intellectual spectrum. It will be useful and informative for scholars seeking to understand changes in American Christianity as well as clergy seeking more effective ways to preach and teach about scripture in a changing environment.

The Bible in the American Experience
The Bible in the American Experience

Author: Claudia Setzer

Publisher: SBL Press

Published: 2020-09-07

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 0884144380

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An interdisciplinary investigation of the Bible's place in American experience Much has changed since the Society of Biblical Literature's Bible in American Culture series was published in the 1980s, but the influence of the Bible has not waned. In the United States, the stories, themes, and characters of the Bible continue to shape art, literature, music, politics, education, and social movements to varying degrees. In this volume, contributors highlight new approaches that move beyond simple citation of texts and explore how biblical themes infuse US culture and how this process in turn transforms biblical traditions. Features An examination of changes in the production, transmission, and consumption of the Bible An exploration of how Bible producers disseminate US experiences to a global audience An assessment of the factors that produce widespread myths about and nostalgia for a more biblically grounded nation

KJV, Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens
KJV, Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens

Author: Zondervan,

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2012-07-03

Total Pages: 2736

ISBN-13: 0310410908

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Finding a way to interest and engage teens in God’s Word has always been a challenge. Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens is the perfect resource to help teens learn more about their faith in a relevant context. It focuses on the questions that teens have about their personal faith, their heritage, and traditions of worship. This relevant Bible provides teens with answers that help them understand their African-American Christian roots while learning more about God’s Word. Teens will treasure this Bible as they come to know the roots of their lives, their forms of worship, and their faith in God. Features Include: Complete text of the King James Version, the timeless, beloved Bible translation Introductions to each book of the Bible 16 full-color tip-in pages with photographs and captions Words of Christ in red Innovative Italian Duo-Tone designs customized for guys and girls Presentation pages for gift giving

Evangelical America
Evangelical America

Author: Timothy J. Demy

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2017-09-21

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 161069774X

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An essential new reference work for students and general readers interested in the history, dynamics, and influence of evangelicalism in recent American history, politics, and culture. What makes evangelical or "born-again" Christians different from those who identify themselves more simply as "Christian"? What percentage of Americans believe in the Rapture? How are evangelicalism and Baptism similar? What is the influence of evangelical religions on U.S. politics? Readers of Evangelical America: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Religious Culture will learn the answers to these questions and many more through this single-volume work's coverage of the many dimensions of and diversity within evangelicalism and through its documentation of the specific contributions evangelicals have made in American society and culture. It also illustrates the Evangelical movement's influence internationally in key issues such as human rights, environmentalism, and gender and sexuality.

American Pope
American Pope

Author: Sean Swain Martin

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2021-10-15

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1666731161

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As arguably the most influential voice in American Catholicism, the vision that Scott Hahn offers in his works, read by millions of Catholics throughout the world, is one of the most formative in American Catholicism. His numerous books and public speaking engagements are shaping the American Catholic Church in a uniquely powerful manner. This work demonstrates that the Catholic vision that Hahn claims to be providing his audience is, in fact, always quite different from the one he actually presents. What he coins as Catholic faithfulness is instead a straightforward and damning Catholic fundamentalism. As this vision is delivered to millions of the faithful who look to Hahn as a trustworthy guide to an authentic life of Catholic faith, American Pope acts as a critical analysis of his work.

Great Bible Truths Revisited
Great Bible Truths Revisited

Author: Lester Hutson

Publisher: Xulon Press

Published: 2012-01-31

Total Pages: 740

ISBN-13: 1619961512

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Lester Hutson was saved at 13 and committed his life to the gospel ministry. He served in the pastorate for 53 years; 33 years as senior pastor of Berean Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He is now a national field representative for the Christian Law Association. He received his seminary training and doctorate from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia and is committed to biblical inerrancy and the final authority of the Scriptures on all issues. Great Bible Truths Revisited is a collection of 50 essays dealing with difficult and misunderstood Bible passages and issues. The central theme is salvation exclusively by grace apart from works; however, there are many other themes: divine revelation, baptism, eternal security, the unpardonable sin, the sin unto death, the Holy Spirit, the church and its government, the death penalty, abortion, sex, the issue of free will and many more. The book is written in complete annotated outline form and is ideally suited for teaching and preaching. It's simple, straightforward language makes it easy for the man in the pew to read and better understanding the key truths of the Bible. This is a book that people will keep for many years as a reference manual.

American Grace
American Grace

Author: Robert D. Putnam

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-02-21

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 1416566732

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Based on two new studies, "American Grace" examines the impact of religion on American life and explores how that impact has changed in the last half-century.

The Bible in American Law and Politics
The Bible in American Law and Politics

Author: John R. Vile

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-09-19

Total Pages: 679

ISBN-13: 1538141671

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While scholars increasingly recognize the importance of religion throughout American history, The Bible in American Law and Politics is the first reference book to focus on the key role that the Bible has played in American public life. In considering revolting from Great Britain, Americans contemplated whether this was consistent with scripture. Americans subsequently sought to apply Biblical passages to such issues as slavery, women’s rights, national alcoholic prohibition, issues of war and peace, and the like. American presidents continue to take their oath on the Bible. Some of America’s greatest speeches, for example, Lincoln’s Second Inaugural and William Jennings Bryan’s Cross of Gold speech, have been grounded on Biblical texts or analogies. Today, Americans continue to cite the Bible for positions as diverse as LGBTQ rights, abortion, immigration, welfare, health care, and other contemporary issues. By providing essays on key speeches, books, documents, legal decisions, and other writings throughout American history that have sought to buttress arguments through citations to Scriptures or to Biblical figures, John Vile provides an indispensable guide for scholars and students in religion, American history, law, and political science to understand how Americans throughout its history have interpreted and applied the Bible to legal and political issues.