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American exceptionalism and civil religion : reassessing the history of an idea /

Ever since John Winthrop told his fellow colonists in 1630 that they were about to establish a City upon a Hill, the idea of having a special place in history has captured the American imagination. Through centuries of crises and opportunities, many have taken up this theme to inspire the nation. Bu...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Wilsey, John D.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Downers Grove, IL : InterVarsity Press, 2015.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Exceptionalism and civil religion
  • The origins of American exceptionalism
  • Expansion, slavery, and two American exceptionalisms
  • The chosen nation
  • The commissioned nation
  • The innocent nation
  • The nation and her land
  • The glorious nation
  • Open exceptionalism and civic engagement.