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<p><p>This book, the most comprehensive survey of early American Christian theology ever written, encompasses scores of American theological traditions, schools of thought, and thinkers. E. Brooks Holifield examines mainstream Protestant and Catholic traditions as well as those of more marginal groups. He looks closely at the intricacies of American theology from 1636 to 1865 and considers the social and institutional settings for religious thought during this period.<p>The book explores a range of themes, including the strand of Christian thought that sought to demonstrate the reasonableness of Christianity, the place of American theology within the larger European setting, the social location of theology in early America, and the special importance of the Calvinist traditions in the development of American theology. Broad in scope and deep in its insights, this magisterial book acquaints us with the full chorus of voices that contributed to theological conversation in America&#8217;s early years. <p></p> <h3>Publishers Weekly</h3> <p>In this majestic achievement, Holifield (Emory University) provides a first-rate, richly evocative and unrivaled history of theology in America. Wit

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Author

Holifield, E. Brooks

Publisher

New Haven, CT: Yale University Press

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9781281730503

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Christian, History, Religion

Rating

4.16 / 5 (43 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14