Chosen Nation Pursuit of the Kingdom of God and Its Influence on Democratic Values in Late Nineteenth-Century Britain and the United States |
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| Author:
| Littlefield, Christina L. |
| Series title: | Emerging Scholars Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4514-6557-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | 1517 Media
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| Imprint: | Fortress Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $59.00USD $59.00 |
Book Description:
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The six British and American thinkers examined in this study embraced the myth of chosenness for their countries, believed that the liberties they enjoyed were inherently tied to their Protestant faith, and that it was their mission to protect and spread that faith, and its democratic fruit, at home and abroad.
The six British and American thinkers examined in this study embraced the myth of chosenness for their countries, believed that the liberties they enjoyed were inherently tied to their Protestant faith, and that it was their mission to protect and spread that faith, and its democratic fruit, at home and abroad.