Cox, Stephen D., 1948-

American Christianity : the continuing revolution / Stephen Cox. - First edition. - x, 258 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Discovering America . - Discovering America series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ruins or foundations? -- Finding oil -- The mainstream and the cataracts -- The making of revival -- Stars that rise and set -- The low wall of separation -- Millions now living will never die -- Hierarchies and revolutions -- Sermons in stone -- The mortal word -- Unfinished cathedrals.

Stephen Cox argues that American Christianity is a revolution that is always happening, and always needs to happen. The old-time religion always has to be made new, and that is what Americans have been doing throughout their history. --from publisher description

9780292729100 (cloth : alk. paper) 0292729103 (cloth : alk. paper)

2013034801


Christianity--United States.


United States--Church history.

BR 515 / .C69 2014