Description
This work covers the story of an important antebellum reform movement: ecclesiastical abolitionism. It covers the struggle among the most radical religions to purge their churches and society of sin, especially slavery, and their uncompromising efforts to force morality into political discourse.
Author: Douglas M. Strong
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 12/01/2001
Pages: 276
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.58w x 0.77d
ISBN13: 9780815629245
ISBN10: 0815629249
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Political Ideologies | Democracy
- Social Science | Sociology of Religion
- Religion | Christian Theology | Ethics
Author: Douglas M. Strong
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 12/01/2001
Pages: 276
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.58w x 0.77d
ISBN13: 9780815629245
ISBN10: 0815629249
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Political Ideologies | Democracy
- Social Science | Sociology of Religion
- Religion | Christian Theology | Ethics
About the Author
Douglas M. Strong is professor of the history of Christianity at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D. C. He is the author of They Walked in Spirit: Personal Faith and Social Action in America.