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Religion and the American West
Belief, Violence, and Resilience from 1800 to Today
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Available until 31 Dec |Learn more
Religion and the American West
Belief, Violence, and Resilience from 1800 to Today
About this book
Religion and the American West offers a lavishly illustrated and comprehensive overview of the ways religion has shaped the idea of the American West and how the region has influenced broader religious and racial categories. Starting when the concept of the “American West” emerged in the early 1800s and continuing the analysis through modern times, Religion and the American West explores the interplay between a wide range of American belief systems, from established world religions to new spiritual innovations.
A stunning selection of material and print culture illustrates the varied range of religious expressions across the history of the American West. Taken as a whole, the contributors challenge longstanding definitions of the American West and provide a new narrative that recenters our attention on the lived experiences of diverse peoples and communities. It also serves as the companion publication for the exhibition “Acts of Faith,” opening fall 2023 at the New York Historical Society. Religion and the American West is a story of vibrant innovation and tragic conflict, showcasing how historical actors and modern-day readers wrestle with the meaning of religious belief in the American West.
A stunning selection of material and print culture illustrates the varied range of religious expressions across the history of the American West. Taken as a whole, the contributors challenge longstanding definitions of the American West and provide a new narrative that recenters our attention on the lived experiences of diverse peoples and communities. It also serves as the companion publication for the exhibition “Acts of Faith,” opening fall 2023 at the New York Historical Society. Religion and the American West is a story of vibrant innovation and tragic conflict, showcasing how historical actors and modern-day readers wrestle with the meaning of religious belief in the American West.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter One. Sacred Spaces: Religion, Land, and Identity in the Trans-Appalachian West (1800–1840)
- Chapter Two. Religion and Empire: Mythic Trails, Stolen Homelands, and Forced Migration in the Antebellum West (1840–1860)
- Chapter Three. Frontier Violence: Making Americans and the Myth of the West (1860–1890)
- Chapter Four. Religion Here and Now
- Conclusion. A Visual Epigraph
- Bibliography
- Contributors