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Homespun gospel : the triumph of sentimentality in contemporary American evangelicalism /

Through an examination of the literary works of popular ministers Max Lucado, Rick Warren, and Joel Osteen, Todd M. Brenneman offers insight into a previously unexplored aspect of American evangelical identity: sentimentality.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brenneman, Todd M., 1975- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Subjects:
Evangelicalism > United States > History > 20th century.
Evangelicalism > United States > History > 21st century.
Sentimentalism.
Emotions > Religious aspects > Christianity.
United States > Church history > 20th century.
United States > Church history > 21st century.
Évangélisme > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Évangélisme > États-Unis > Histoire > 21e siècle.
Sentimentalisme.
Émotions > Aspect religieux > Christianisme.
États-Unis > Histoire religieuse > 20e siècle.
États-Unis > Histoire religieuse > 21e siècle.
Emotions > Religious aspects > Christianity
Evangelicalism
Sentimentalism
United States
1900-2099
Electronic books.
Church history
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Through an examination of the literary works of popular ministers Max Lucado, Rick Warren, and Joel Osteen, Todd M. Brenneman offers insight into a previously unexplored aspect of American evangelical identity: sentimentality.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199370009
0199370001