Religion in America

First published in 1945, this book was originally intended to convey 'some idea of the present state of religion in America'.

Willard L. Sperry (Author)

9781107665293, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 February 2014

330 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.9 cm, 0.36 kg

First published in 1945, this book was originally intended as 'an implied conversation' between the American Willard Sperry and his British audience in order to convey 'some idea of the present state of religion in America'. Sperry examines the separation of Church and State as enshrined in the Constitution and its consequences, as well as providing a general survey of religious groups in America and 'American theology'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the role of religion in American life.

Preface
1. Presuppositions
2. The thirteen colonies
3. The separation of church and state - its causes
4. The separation of church and state - its consequences
5. The denominations
6. The denominations (continued)
7. The parish church
8. American theology
9. Religious education
10. The Negro churches
11. American Catholicism
12. Church union
13. Second thoughts
Appendix A. National elements in the American colonial population
Appendix B. Religious denominations in the colonies before the Revolution
Appendix C. Politics in the American churches
Appendix D. American religious bodies with 50,000 members and over
Appendix E. The Negro church in America
Appendix F. Conscientious objectors
Appendix G. Denominational colleges and universities in the United States
Appendix H. 'A just and durable place'
Index.

Subject Areas: Religious groups: social & cultural aspects [JFSR]