This is the first scholarly treatment of nineteenth century Christianity to discuss the subject in a global context. In addition to exhaustive chapters on European Christendom; it deals with the expansion of Christianity in the Americas; Asia; Australasia and Africa; covering both Catholic and Protestant traditions. Major themes include the churches' response to modern ideas; Christianity and nationalism; the expanding role of women in religious life and the explosion of new voluntary forms of Christianity.
#29618 in Books WaterBrook Press 2016-06-14 2016-06-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .94 x 5.75l; .85 #File Name: 1101979984272 pagesIf You Can Keep It The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty
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106 of 110 people found the following review helpful. A good kind of politicalBy Doug HibbardI cannot help but think many will dismiss Metaxas' latest as a simple political tome. After all; he's fairly well pigeon-holed on the "conservative" side of the fence in modern life. However; this is more of a historical review than a candidate advocacy book.First of all; Metaxas reviews the founding of the United States. Obviously; for the sake of time; he simplifies some of the history but does not take excessive liberty. I do think that some debate is valid over the religious views of the Founding Fathers (Jefferson; especially) but Metaxas is right that they were all convinced of the need for a morality based outside of human preference for self-governance.Second; the charge here is clear: liberty is the heritage of America but we are foolishly giving it away. He identifies both liberal and conservative errors that are confounding our heritage.In all; a good challenging read. May it inform not only votes but our approach to a republic and liberty as a whole.99 of 105 people found the following review helpful. Most important book to read this summer!By Lancia E. SmithI have not read anything in the past couple of decades that has stirred in me so much a sense of the fragile and awesome responsibility of what it means to be American. This is a book written to reach the hearts of Americans who love America but whose memory of our precious identity has been covered with tarnish. Citations for the many references would have earned this title a 5 star review; but even without them; I can say this is very likely the most important book you can read this year. What Eric Metaxas does well; he does better than just about anyone. He stirs memory; longing; and calling while shining a light forward. Few books you read this year will give you a greater sense of hope or accountability! Buy it; read it; and give copies to your loved ones! Who of us does not need to remember how precious a gift and responsibility we have to uphold America?3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent review of American history and how to keep the liberty we have fought so hard forBy Dawn M. DarbyThis book is encouraging and discouraging. It is a great lesson in US history--how America came to be what it was. But have we lost it? That's the scary part. Eric Metaxas isn't a downer; rather he calls the reader to remember the Golden Triangle of Freedom: virtue; faith; freedom. This is a call to remember who we were and who we can be. It is not a blind patriotism; but one that takes the strengths and weaknesses of America into account and calls us higher. I love Eric Metaxas' writing. I love his humor and his passion. This is history we all need to remember so we can keep the liberty so many have fought for.
