The anointed : evangelical truth in a secular age / Randall J. Stephens, Karl W. Giberson.

Author/creator Stephens, Randall J., 1973-
Other author Giberson, Karl.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, Mass. : Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2011.
Description356 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Electronic LocationInhaltsverzeichnis
Subjects
Evangelicalism--United States.
Intellect--Religious aspects. --Christianity.
Christian conservatism--United States.
Conservatism--Religious aspects. --Christianity.
Christianity and politics--United States.
Church and state--United States.
Christianity and culture--United States.
United States--Church history.

Contents The answer man -- The amateur Christian historian -- The family of God -- Trust me, the end is near -- A carnival of Christians -- Made in America.
Abstract "Exploring intellectual authority within evangelicalism, the authors reveal how America's populist ideals, anti-intellectualism, and religious free market, along with the concept of anointing--being chosen by God to speak for him like the biblical prophets--established a conservative evangelical leadership isolated from the world of secular arts and sciences"--From publisher description.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011019826
ISBN9780674048188 (alk. paper)
ISBN0674048180 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks BR1642.U5 S73 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold