Moral Ambition by Omri Elisha

Moral Ambition by Omri Elisha

An ethnography that examines the hopes, frustrations, and activist strategies of American evangelical Christians. It reaches beyond political controversies over issues such as abortion, same-sex marriage, and public prayer to highlight the ways that evangelicals at the grassroots of the Christian Right promote faith-based causes.

I have not come across, nor do I expect to (at least for a while), a concept as productive, as provocative, as inspiring as his concept of 'moral ambition' -- Kevin O'Neill American Anthropologist This book is a gem. Elisha has crafted a memorable portrait of evangelical activism, rife with hopes, strivings, failures, confusions, and predicaments. Current Anthropology A fascinating window into the tensions animating conservative Protestantism in America today. -- Peter Mundey Sociology Of Religion Excellent. Jssr: Journal For Sci Stdy Religion A substantive and insightful work. It provides a rich picture of evangelical belief and practice while also clarifying the tensions and ambiguities many evangelical congregations face as they attempt to seek the peace of their earthly city in the name and hope of Christ. -- Scott J. Hagley Missiology

Omri Elisha is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Queens College, City University of New York.

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ISBN 13	9780520267503
ISBN 10	0520267508
Title	Moral Ambition
Author	Omri Elisha
Series	The Anthropology Of Christianity
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	University of California Press
Year published	2011-07-15
Number of pages	276
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