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American Zion: The Old Testament as a Political Text from the Revolution to the Civil War

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American Zion: The Old Testament as a Political Text from the Revolution to the Civil War

The Bible has always been an integral part of American political culture. Yet in the years before the Civil War, it was the Old Testament that influenced political rhetoric. This book explores how this powerful predicliction for Old Testament narratives & rhetoric shaped a wide range of debates & cultural discussions.
Country USA
Brand Yale University Press
Manufacturer Yale University Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2014-03-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780300205909

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