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America is widely regarded as the ultimate "Christian Nation." Religious language has always been at the forefront of American politics but this has increased since the events of 9/11. 'Myth and the Christian Nation' presents a startling analysis of how and why Christianity and national identity have been woven together in recent American political discourse. Drawing on examples of religious myth-making across the ancient world 'Myth and the Christian Nation' brings the weight of history to bear on America today, a place where myth, monotheism, sovereignty and power can be harnessed together in the service of specific interests. The book invites readers to rethink the role of religion in the construction of social democracy and to see America afresh.

Table of Contents:
PrefaceIntroductionPart I: The Religions of Other PeoplesChapter 1. Looking for Religion in the New WorldChapter 2. Noticing the Social Interests in Myths and RitualsChapter 3. Watching Myths in the MakingChapter 4. Thinking with Myths about CulturePart II: The Religion of ChristianityChapter 5. Early Christian MythmakingChapter 6. The Social Formation of ChristendomChapter 7. The State of the Christian NationChapter 8. Religions in a Polycultural WorldConclusionBibliography

About the Author :
Burton L. Mack, now retired, was formerly John Wesley Professor in Early Christianity at the Claremont School of Theology and Graduate University in California. He is the author of numerous publications on Hellenistic Judaism, ritual theory, Classical rhetoric and Christian origins from the viewpoint of cultural anthropology and the history of religions.

Review :
"A primer in the ways in which religion can enhance our thinking about social construction. As such, it ranges widely: from ancient Rome and Greece, to the indigenous populations encountered during the Age of Discovery, to contemporary America." - Religious Studies Review "A substantial contribution to the contemporary challenging task of critical thinking about religion, society and our social situation. It deserves wide attention." - Reviews in Religion and Theology "Burton Mack is the most interesting and the most important scholar of ancient Christianity working today. The current work shows what the study of the religions of 'others' can do for our understanding of Christianity, both ancient and contemporary." - William Arnal, University of Regina "This book is vintage Mack. It is Mack at the height of height of his powers - of analysis, argumentation, communication. All serious explorers should reference this book as they chart their courses." - Vincent L. Wimbush, Claremont Graduate University


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781845533724
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Equinox Publishing Ltd
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 224
  • Sub Title: A Social Theory of Religion
  • Width: 156 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1845533720
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jul 2008
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Religion in Culture
  • Weight: 544 gr


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