The Making of American Liberal Theology: Imagining Progressive Religion, 1805-1900
- ISBN-10
- 0664223540
- ISBN-13
- 9780664223540
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 494
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001-01-01
- Publisher
- Westminster John Knox Press
- Author
- Gary J. Dorrien
Description
This text identifies the indigenous roots of American liberal theology and uncovers a wider, longer-running tradition than has been thought. Taking a narrative approach the text provides a biographical reading of important religious thinkers of the time.
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