'It is rare for a book to be both erudite and amusing at the same time; and this book has succeeded. It has changed the common but unacceptable image of the Puritans as dull; solemn; melancholy misanthropes' - Horton Davies; author of The Worship of the American Puritans For over four centuries; 'puritan' has been a synonym for dour; joyless; and repressed. In Puritans at Play; Bruce Daniels reappraises the accuracy of this grim portrait by examining leisure and recreation in colonial and revolutionary New England. Chapters on music; dinner parties; dancing; sex; alcohol; taverns; and sports are presented in a lively style making this book as entertaining as it is illuminating.
#456377 in Books HarperCollins Christian Pub. 2015-12-15 2015-12-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.99 x .67 x 5.39l; .55 #File Name: 0310517923240 pagesFive Views on the Church and Politics Counterpoints Bible and Theology
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Know the history in order to know what is happening now.By FrenchlassThis is not a lightweight book; but I enjoyed it greatly. The descriptions of the historical development of the various views was helpful in understanding them. What I especially liked was that this is a "conversation"; in which each contributor answers all the others; offering both points of appreciation and critique. This is a "thinking" book; and a very timely one.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A helpful book in Understanding Christ and CultureBy JoshThis book seeks to take Richard Niebuhr's five types from his book "Christ and Culture" and apply them to specifically to politics. Each of the five authors assumes one of the Niebuhr's types and then shows how that type plays out in the political realm. Very helpful book continuing a much-needed discussion.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ClaytonVery balance and informative comparison of all five perspectives on the church's involvement on politics.
