Bonds of Affection by Matthew S Holland
Notions of Christian love, or charity, strongly shaped the political thought of John Winthrop, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln as each presided over a foundational moment in the development of American democracy. This title examines how each figure interpreted and appropriated charity.
A book well worth reading, both in terms of its insights into American politics and as an example of how to read texts carefullyPolitics and Religion A thoughtfully and carefully crafted book ... Holland's command of the literature and critical analysis of the texts are truly impressive. Library Journal
Matthew S. Holland is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at Brigham Young University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781589011830 |
| ISBN 10 | 158901183X |
| Title | Bonds of Affection |
| Author | Matthew S Holland |
| Series | Religion And Politics Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Georgetown University Press |
| Year published | 2007-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Prizes | Winner of Outstanding Academic Book of the Year 6 (United States), Winner of Outstanding Academic Book of the Year., Winner of An Outstanding Academic Book of the Year 6 (United States), Winner of An Outstanding Academic Book of the Year (United States). |
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