Republicanism, religion, and the soul of America

Republicanism, religion, and the soul of America /

"Explores the role of Christianity, including John Wesley and the Great Awakening revival, in the formation of the American Republic; also considers Eric Voegelin's contributions to the philosophy of religious experience. Argues that modern republicanism grounds human dignity in spiritual...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sandoz, Ellis, 1931-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri, ©2006.
Series:Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy
Subjects:
1700-1799
Christianity and politics > United States.
Republicanism > United States.
Christianity and politics.
Republicanism.
Republikanismus
Christentum
Nationalbewusstsein
United States > Church history > 18th century.
United States.
USA.
Electronic government information > Missouri.
Church history.
Description
Summary:"Explores the role of Christianity, including John Wesley and the Great Awakening revival, in the formation of the American Republic; also considers Eric Voegelin's contributions to the philosophy of religious experience. Argues that modern republicanism grounds human dignity in spiritual individualism, thereby generating democratic agency for self-government under divine Providence"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xv, 230 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-211) and index.
ISBN:0826216749
9780826216748

Similar Items