In God We Trust?: Religion and American Political Life (RenewedMinds) [Paperback]

Corwin Smidt (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0801022614 | ISBN-13: 978-0801022616 | Publication Date: June 1, 2001

Explores the relationship between religion and American politics

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

From George Washington to George W. Bush, religion has historically played an important role and continues to have a significant influence on American civil life and politics. In God We Trust? supplements this fascinating American political story for those interested in exploring the relationship between religion and American politics in greater depth.

Uniquely structured to parallel commonly used political science textbooks, In God We Trust? demonstrates the role of religion in relationship to the various aspects of American politics. Prominent scholars offer historical perspectives and contemporary insights into the past, present, and future relationship of Christianity and American political life.

Contributors:
J. Christopher Soper
John G. West Jr.
Stacey Hunter Hecht
Michelle Donaldson Deardorff
Daniel J. B. Hofrenning
Doug Koopman
Peter Wielhouwer
Corwin E. Smidt
Thomas Young
Jeff Walz
James L. Guth
Lyman A. Kellstedt
Frank Guliuzza
Stephen V. Monsma

"In God We Trust? offers anyone interested in relating Christianity and public life an invaluable basis for understanding the theory and practice of politics from a Christian perspective."
STEPHEN P. HOFFMANN,
chair, department of Political Science,
Taylor University

"Corwin Smidt has truly assembled an all-star lineup. The studies in In God We Trust? represent a variety of Christian perspectives, and yet are all balanced, nuanced, and carefully presented. The works contained in this collection will provide first-rate introductions to students approaching these topics for the first time and also contain valuable insights for more advanced scholars."
TED G. JELEN,
University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Corwin E. Smidt (Ph.D., University of Iowa) holds the Paul B. Henry Chair in Christianity and Politics and serves as the executive director of the Paul B. Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics at Calvin College.

About the Author

Corwin E. Smidt (Ph.D., University of Iowa) teaches political science at Calvin College and is director of the Paul B. Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Baker Academic (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801022614
• ISBN-13: 978-0801022616
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,159,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)