The Religious History of America: Colonial Times to Today
Today: The Religious History of America is a revised account of religious life in the United States from colonial times into the twenty-first century. The Kindle edition emphasizes pluralism, spiritual practice, and religion’s links to social and political struggles, with added attention to African American and Native American traditions and Eastern religions.
At a glance
- Revised and expanded survey organized around historical markers rather than the earlier editions’ five distinct ages.
- Covers American religious pluralism, practices, spirituality, and religion’s relationship to social and political conflict.
- The listing describes extensive illustrations and expanded attention to African American and Native American religious life, Eastern religions, and contemporary spirituality.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad chronological scope makes it a potential overview text for readers studying religion in U.S. history.
- Reported customer feedback praises the book’s coverage of key movements and its readable writing.
- Kindle features include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | HarperOne |
|---|---|
| Publication date | December 15, 2015 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 476 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062467812 |
| File size | 3.4 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a broad history of religious life in the United States from colonial times onward.
- Students looking for an overview of religious movements and their connections to American social and political history.
- Readers interested in a treatment that includes pluralism, African American and Native American religious life, Eastern religions, and modern spirituality.
Less suited to
- Readers wanting a narrow study of one denomination, movement, or historical period rather than a wide-ranging survey.
- Readers looking specifically for primary-source documents, since the listing presents this as a narrative history.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as comprehensive and well-written, with positive comments about its account of key American religious movements, usefulness as a textbook, and perceived value. These impressions align with the listing’s broad historical scope, but ratings and comments do not establish that every topic receives equal depth. The rating distribution is mostly five- and four-star, with a smaller share of lower ratings, so experiences are not uniformly positive.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the comprehensive content and informative coverage.
- Feedback describes the writing as well-written and the book as useful for study.
- Some customers appreciate its perceived value for money.
Frequently asked questions
What period does this book cover?
The title and description present coverage from colonial times into the twenty-first century.
What themes does the edition emphasize?
The listing highlights religious pluralism, practices, spiritual seeking, and religion’s connections to social and political struggle.
Is this the Kindle edition?
The supplied details include a Kindle file size and Kindle reading features such as X-Ray and Page Flip.
Who might find it useful?
Its wide historical scope and reported use as a textbook may suit students and general readers seeking an overview of religion in U.S. history.
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