The Cambridge Companion to American Protestantism

American Protestantism has been the dominant form of Christianity in the US since the colonial era, and this Companion offers a comprehensive overview of the tradition, exploring its beliefs and practices, its historical development, and its intersections with American culture. It is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students and an interested general audience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Since the colonial era, American Protestantism has been the most prevalent form of Christianity in the United States, exerting a significant influence on American society. Understanding this religious tradition is essential to comprehending American culture. This Companion provides a comprehensive overview of American Protestantism, encompassing its major streams, including Anglican, Reformed, Lutheran, Anabaptist, Baptist, Stone-Campbell, Methodist, Holiness, and Pentecostal. Written from various disciplinary perspectives, including history, theology, liturgics, and religious studies, it delves into the beliefs and practices that have shaped American Protestant life. The volume also offers a chronological timeline of the tradition's history, highlights its prominent theological and sociological aspects, and explores its numerous intersections with American culture. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a general audience with an interest in the American Protestant tradition, this Companion serves as a valuable resource for both insiders and outsiders.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108706834