American Babylon: Christianity and Democracy Before and After Trump by Philip S.

Description: American Babylon by Philip S. Gorski In US history, the relationship between Christianity and democracy has usually been complementary. But the role of white evangelicals in the election of Donald Trump suggests that American Christianity may now be taking an authoritarian turn. American Babylon is a historical sociology of this political moment. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why did 81 percent of white evangelicals vote for Donald Trump in 2016? And what does this tell us about the relationship between Christianity and democracy in the United States? American Babylon places our present political moment against a deep historical backdrop. In Part I the author traces the development of democratic institutions from Ancient Greece through to the American Revolution and of Christian political theology from Augustine to Falwell. Part II charts the decline of democratic governance within American churches; explains the capture of evangelical Christianity by the Republican Party; and denounces the fateful embrace between white Christian nationalists and right-wing populists that culminated in Trumps victory. An accessible and timely book, American Babylon is essential reading for those concerned with the vexed relationship of religion and politics in the United States, including students and scholars in the fields of divinity, history, political science, religious studies, and sociology. Author Biography Philip S. Gorski is Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies at Yale University, USA. He writes on religion and politics in the USA and Europe. Recent books include American Covenant (2019). Table of Contents Introduction: American Babylon? PART I: Elective Affinities: Christianity and Democracy in Western History Chapter 1: Is Democracy Christian? Chapter 2: Is Christianity Democratic? PART II: Changing Chemistries: Christianity and Democracy in American History Chapter 3: Goodbye Tocqueville? Chapter 4: The Republican Captivity Chapter 5: White Christian Nationalism Conclusion: The Constantinian Temptation Index Details ISBN0367331497 Author Philip S. Gorski Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Focus on Religion Year 2020 ISBN-10 0367331497 ISBN-13 9780367331498 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Subtitle Christianity and Democracy Before and After Trump Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Yale University, USA DEWEY 261.7 Short Title American Babylon Language English UK Release Date 2020-04-07 Publication Date 2020-04-07 AU Release Date 2020-04-07 NZ Release Date 2020-04-07 Alternative 9780367496562 Audience General Pages 138 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140101523;

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