Part political history; part rhetorical criticism; Founding Fictions is an extended analysis of how Americans imagined themselves as citizens between 1764 and 1845.
#612673 in Books University Alabama Press 1996-01-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .70 x 6.00l; 1.00 #File Name: 0817308040264 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Read this with SuttonBy J. HuntCool insight of the history of the SBC. Gets whiny at times.Great change and great schism changed the course of millions of lives.People were removed from biblical institutions for teaching that the bible is flawed.Is the heart of the SBC tolerant peacefulness or doctrinal integrity?Just like you should watch Fox News AND listen to NPR; try reading this gem with Jerry Sutton's;"The Baptist Reformation: The Conservative Resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention."I want to call these books boring; but I'd just feel guilty for demeaning chronicles of such anold; lively debate.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Avoid the SBC at all costs!!!By Molly BloomThank God I left this church when I did. It did NOTHING for me spiritually for all the years I attended it; and I am so glad I left before the fundamentalists completely took over the SBC; like the tyrants they are. I got out just in time!!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Understanding the So. Bapt. Convention-Turmoil in TransitionBy Jerome AndersonDavid Morgan does an excellent job with the history of the conflict within the SBC over the past 25 years. Clearly documented and well researched; Morgan takes you step by step through the transformation of the convention from liberal (or moderate) leadership to conservative management. Although he never suscintly states his position; he does offer clear clues along the way that he comes from a more "moderate" persuasion; but he does seem to present a quite unbiased reference work. He demonstrates clearly the attitudes and actions of both sides; neither of which is very complimentary in light of Christianity at times. An excellent; readable work - exciting; frustrating; and most of all; enlightening.
