Women and Religion in Early America,1600-1850 : The Puritan and Evangelical Traditions Paperback / softback
by Marilyn J. Westerkamp
Part of the Christianity and Society in the Modern World series
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Women in Early American Religion, 1600-1850 explores the first two centuries of America's religious history, examining the relationship between the socio-political environment, gender, politics and religion Drawing its background from women's religious roles and experiences in England during the Reformation, the book follows them through colonial settlement, the rise of evangelicalism with the 'great awakening', the American Revolution and the second flowering of popular religion in the first half of the nineteenth century. Women in Early American Religion, 1600-1850 traces the female spiritual tradition through the Puritans, Baptists and Shakers, arguing that it was a strong empowering force for women.
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- Pages:232 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:04/03/1999
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- ISBN:9780415194488
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:232 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:04/03/1999
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- ISBN:9780415194488
