Christian America and the Kingdom of God : White Christian nationalism from the Puritans through January 6, 2021 / Richard T. Hughes & Christina Littlefield ; foreword by Randall Balmer.

Author/creator Hughes, Richard T., 1943- author.
Other author Littlefield, Christina L., author.
Other author Balmer, Randall Herbert, writer of foreword.
Format Book
EditionUpdated and expanded edition.
PublicationUrbana : University of Illinois Press, [2025]
Descriptionxiv, 388 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Abstract "The myth of a Christian America fuels a powerful political force sure of its moral superiority and intent on implementing a Christian nationalist agenda. Richard T. Hughes and Christina Littlefield draw on discussions of civil religion and forms of nationalism to explore the complex legal and cultural arguments for a Christian America. The authors also provide an in-depth examination of the Bible's words on the "chosen nation" and "kingdom of God" that Christian nationalists quote to support the idea of the US as a Christian nation. A timely new edition of the acclaimed work, Christian America and the Kingdom of God spotlights how the centuries-long pursuit of a Christian America has bred an aggressive white Christian nationalism that twists faith, unleashes unchristian behavior, and threatens the nation"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Hughes, Richard T. (Richard Thomas), 1943- Christian America and the Kingdom of God. Updated and expanded edition Urbana : University of Illinois Press, [2025] 9780252047626
LCCN 2024026600
ISBN9780252088414
ISBN9780252046346 hardcover
ISBN025204634X hardcover
ISBN0252088417 paperback
ISBNelectronic book

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