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American exceptionalism and civil religion
Book • 2015
In American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea, John D. Wilsey examines the historical development of American exceptionalism and the intertwined concept of civil religion.
The book analyzes how religious language, symbols, and institutions have shaped national identity and political rhetoric across U.S.
history.
Wilsey reassesses conventional narratives, arguing for a nuanced understanding of how religion has both supported and complicated civic life.
He traces intellectual and cultural currents that produced differing visions of America's mission and moral authority.
The work is aimed at scholars and readers interested in the intersections of religion, politics, and national identity.
The book analyzes how religious language, symbols, and institutions have shaped national identity and political rhetoric across U.S.
history.
Wilsey reassesses conventional narratives, arguing for a nuanced understanding of how religion has both supported and complicated civic life.
He traces intellectual and cultural currents that produced differing visions of America's mission and moral authority.
The work is aimed at scholars and readers interested in the intersections of religion, politics, and national identity.
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The Religious Freedom Interview
