Bercovitch, Sacvan.

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.


Electronic books.

PS362.B43 2012

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