Religion and the Ku Klux Klan : Biblical appropriation in their literature and songs /

"As with other terrorist and extremist organizations, religion forms the basis of the Ku Klux Klan's dogmatic philosophy, providing justification for its beliefs and actions. Covering nearly a century of Klan ideology, this book examines the group's religious rhetoric in their literat...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Sanchez, Juan O., 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
Subjects:
Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) > History.
Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) > Language > History.
Ku Klux Klan (1915- )
Bible > Criticism, interpretation, etc. > History.
Bible > Critique, interprétation, etc. > Histoire.
Bible.
Rhetoric > Political aspects > United States > History.
Ideology > United States > Religious aspects > History.
Bible and politics > United States > History.
Christianity and politics > United States > History.
Politics and literature > United States > History.
Songs > Political aspects > United States > History.
Discours politique > États-Unis > Histoire.
Idéologie > États-Unis > Aspect religieux > Histoire.
Bible et politique > États-Unis > Histoire.
Christianisme et politique > États-Unis > Histoire.
Politique et littérature > États-Unis > Histoire.
Chansons > Aspect politique > États-Unis > Histoire.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy
Bible and politics.
Christianity and politics.
Ideology > Religious aspects.
Language and languages.
Politics and literature.
Rhetoric > Political aspects.
United States.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Section I. The Klan, 1920/1930
  • Words and phrases
  • The Ku Klux Klan and God
  • The Ku Klux Klan and Christ
  • The Ku Klux Klan and the Bible
  • Poetry and song
  • Section II. Beyond 1930
  • Klan rhetoric
  • God's divine providence
  • Christ, eternal emperor of the World Wide Invisible Empire
  • Refining the interpretation of the Bible
  • Summary: Thoughts and connections
  • Appendix A: Doctrinal statement of beliefs
  • Appendix B: The seven sacred symbols of the Klan.

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