| Myth and the Christian Nation: A Social Theory of Religion Contributor(s): Mack, Burton L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845533720 ISBN-13: 9781845533724 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2008 Annotation: This book develops a social theory of myth and ritual in conversation with ethnography and the history of religions in order to develop the concepts of "imagined world," "social formation," "mythic grammar," and "cultural mentality." What has been learned about the function of myths and rituals is then applied to an analysis of the Christian myth-ritual system and its social logic. The study offers a meditation on the recent public discourse about the Christian nation in light of the current social situation in the United States, and ends with an invitation to rethink the role of religions in constructing a polycultural social democracy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 306.63 |
| LCCN: 2007031400 |
| Series: Religion in Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.2" (1.25 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: America is widely regarded as the ultimate Christian Nation. Religious language has always been at the forefront of American politics but this has increased since the events of 9/11. 'Myth and the Christian Nation' presents a startling analysis of how and why Christianity and national identity have been woven together in recent American political discourse. Drawing on examples of religious myth-making across the ancient world 'Myth and the Christian Nation' brings the weight of history to bear on America today, a place where myth, monotheism, sovereignty and power can be harnessed together in the service of specific interests. The book invites readers to rethink the role of religion in the construction of social democracy and to see America afresh. |