Jon Meacham's "American Gospel" - A Review Book Review by hicaliber
Jon Meacham's "American Gospel" - A Review
This paper reviews Jon Meacham's book, "American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation".
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| 1,179 words
| 1 source
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| 2007
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Published
on May 18, 2007
in
History
(U.S. American Society, 1640-1750)
, English
(Analysis)
, African-American Studies
(Slavery)
, History
(U.S. Birth of the Nation 1750-1800)
, Religion and Theology
(General)
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Description:
This paper reviews Jon Meacham's book, "American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation", which details information about what the US Founding Fathers believed about God and religion. The reviewer describes Meacham's work as leading the reader through the religious history of the country into the 21st century. The review examines issues presented in Meacham's book, including slavery, freedom from religion and examples of how various factions have attempted to use God and religion to further their particular agendas. The reviewer states that Meacham believes strongly in moderation.
Sample of Sources Used:
- Meacham, Jon. American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of an American Nation. 2006: Random House, New York.
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APA Format
Jon Meacham's "American Gospel" - A Review (2007, May 18)
Retrieved May 27, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/book-review/jon-meacham-american-gospel-a-review-95200/
MLA Format
"Jon Meacham's "American Gospel" - A Review" 18 May 2007.
Web. 27 May. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/book-review/jon-meacham-american-gospel-a-review-95200/>