Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
In this historical overview of American fundamentalism and evangelicalism, Marsden provides an introduction to the growing religious movements and a deeper analysis of two themes that have been especially prominent and controversial in these traditions -- views of science and views of politics.
Table of Contents
The Protestant crisis and the rise of fundamentalism, 1870 - 1930 -- Evangelicalism since 1930: unity and diversity -- Evangelical politics: an American tradition -- Preachers of paradox: fundamentalist politics in historical perspective -- The evangelical love affier with Enlightenment science-- Why creation science? -- Understanding J. Gresham Machen.