The American Jeremiad.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (292 pages)
- Studies in American Thought and Culture Series .
- Studies in American Thought and Culture Series .
Intro -- Contents -- Preface to the 2012 Edition -- Preface to the 1978 Edition -- 1. Introduction: The Puritan Errand Reassessed -- 2. The Blessings of Time and Eternity -- 3. The Genetics of Salvation -- 4. The Typology of America's Mission -- 5. Ritual of Consensus -- 6. Epilogue: The Symbol of America -- Notes -- Index.
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American prose literature-History and criticism. Christianity and politics-History. Jeremiads-United States-History and criticism. Oratory-United States-History. Preaching-United States-History. Puritan movements in literature. Puritans-New England. United States-Civilization.