The relationship between America and Christianity has never been so hotly contested as it is today. September 11; 2001 and the war on terror have had an almost schismatic impact on the Church. American Christians have been forced to ask the really hard questions about faith and politics. While some Christians would rather not ask these questions at all; they are unavoidable for a religion that seeks to speak to the whole world; with the expectation of nothing less than global transformation. Like it or not; Christians have to take a stand on the issue of America's alleged imperialism; not only because America is largely a product of the Christian imagination but also because the converse is true - the growth of Christianity worldwide is largely shaped by American values and ideals. American Providence makes the case that American Christianity is not an oxymoron. It also makes the case for a robust doctrine of providence - a doctrine that has been frequently neglected by American theologians due to their reluctance to claim any special status for the United States. Webb goes right to the heart of this reluctance; by defending the idea that American foreign policy should be seen as a vehicle of God's design for history.
#726653 in Books Univ. New Mexico Press 1970-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .43 x 6.20l; .64 #File Name: 0826301800160 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. My Friend Loved It!!By LindaI bought it for a friend and she has been through brain surgery a few years ago; and was drawn to a Hopi Kachina collection that was placed in the facility where she lives. Every day she would go down to the case and look at the dolls and try to figure out how they were made and all the colours. When I gave her the books; she was so excited and told me how much she wanted them. She was so moved that she just cried.She can't read very well; but is still able to identify the dolls with this key to identification.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very InformativeBy CustomerExcellent book. No; the illustrations aren't in color; but that doesn't matter because the symbolism is spot-on.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is not as colorful a reference book as some ...By Broken RobotThis is not as colorful a reference book as some others but has more information related to their markings etc. The illustrations leave something to be desired.
