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The Story of Religion in America: An Introduction
Written by James P. Byrd and James Hudnut-Beumler
Narrated by Jim Seybert
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Written primarily for undergraduate classes in American religious history and organized chronologically, this new textbook presents the broad scope of the story of religion in the American colonies and the United States. While following certain central narratives, including the long shadow of Puritanism, the competition between revival and reason, and the defining role of racial and ethnic diversity, the book tells the story of American religion in all its historical and moral complexity. Unlike similar history books, The Story of Religion in America pays careful attention to balancing the story of Christianity with the central contributions of other religions.
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James P. Byrd
James P. Byrd is Professor of American Religious History, Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research, and Chair of the Graduate Department of Religion at Vanderbilt University Divinity School.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great overview that guides the listener through 300 plus years of history in a manner that is thorough but not tedious. A great starting point