This classic work, winner of the 1973 National Book Award in Philosophy and Religion and Christian Century's choice as the Religious Book of the Decade (1979), is now issued with a new chapter by noted religious historian David Hall, who carries the story of American religious history forward to the present day. Praise for the earlier edition: "An unusual and praiseworthy book. . . . It takes a modern, almost anthropological view of history, in which worship is a part of a web of culture along with play, love, dress, ...
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This classic work, winner of the 1973 National Book Award in Philosophy and Religion and Christian Century's choice as the Religious Book of the Decade (1979), is now issued with a new chapter by noted religious historian David Hall, who carries the story of American religious history forward to the present day. Praise for the earlier edition: "An unusual and praiseworthy book. . . . It takes a modern, almost anthropological view of history, in which worship is a part of a web of culture along with play, love, dress, and language."--B.A. Weisberger, Washington Post Book World "The most detailed, most polished of the works in its tradition."--Martin E. Marty, New York Times Book Review "An intellectual delight that one does not so much read as savor."-- America "The definitive one-volume study by the leading authority."-- Christianity Today "No one writing or thinking hereafter about America's past will be able to ignore Ahlstrom's magisterial account of the religious element."-- American Historical Review
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1450grams, ISBN: 0300014759.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Third printing. Book Condition: Very Good. Pages clean and tight. Slightest yellowing from age. Dust jacket protector on.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Hbk very large 8vo 1157pp dj shelfworn with small closed tears and missing chips now in protective sleeve prev owner's name on fep otherwise a very good unmarked tight unmarked text.