'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.
'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.
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.
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Preface Introduction Part I: The Religions of Other Peoples 1. Looking for Religion in the New World 2. Noticing Social Interests in Myths and Rituals 3. Watching Myths in the Making 4. Thinking with Myths about Culture Part II: The Religion of Christianity 5. Early Christian Mythmaking 6. The Social Formation of Christendom 7. The State of the Christian Nation 8. Religions in a Polycultural World Conclusion Bibliography Index
Preface Introduction Part I: The Religions of Other Peoples 1. Looking for Religion in the New World 2. Noticing Social Interests in Myths and Rituals 3. Watching Myths in the Making 4. Thinking with Myths about Culture Part II: The Religion of Christianity 5. Early Christian Mythmaking 6. The Social Formation of Christendom 7. The State of the Christian Nation 8. Religions in a Polycultural World Conclusion Bibliography Index
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