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1 online resource (xvii, 250 pages) |
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-234) and index. |
Contents |
Christopher Columbus and the quest for Zion -- A place for my people : the pilgrims in the new world -- The star in the west : the United States as the light of the world -- The great seal of the United States of America -- The vision of Zion : the American myth of the city on a hill -- Zion and the African-American experience -- American travelers in the orient : the quest for Zion -- The Judeo-Christian tradition : prelude -- The role of religion in American life -- America and the millennial fever. |
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Summary |
This book explores the role of religion, especially religious extremism, in American culture. In particular, it examines the development of the Judeo-Christian tradition, its impact on America's self-image, and the way it has influenced America's attitude to the Arab World. The Christian Right has become a very powerful force in American politics. Its basic belief in Christian Zionism has resulted in a steadfast commitment to the establishment of the state of Israel and to its aggressive expansion, and has made Zionism a central part of government policy, for both Republicans and Democrats. Fuad Sha'ban shows how this is not a new phenomenon: what he terms the 'Vision of Zion' in American life has its roots in literature, the arts and internal politics from colonial times until today. Looking in detail at a wealth of resources, including religious and literary texts, as well as official political statements, he pieces together a subtle account of how America's Puritan roots have fostered a specifically religious political culture that encourages hatred and suspicion of the Muslim World in domestic and foreign policy. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Religion and politics -- United States -- History.
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Religion and politics. |
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United States. |
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History. |
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Religion and culture -- United States -- History.
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Religion and culture. |
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Geschichte |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Added Title |
Min ajl Ṛihyūn. English
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Other Form: |
Print version: Shaban, Fuad, 1935- Min ajl Ṛihyūn. English. For Zion's sake. London ; Ann Arbor, MI : Pluto Press, 2005 (DLC) 2005281338 (OCoLC)59757697 |
ISBN |
9781435660854 (electronic book) |
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1435660854 (electronic book) |
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9781849644716 (electronic book) |
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1849644713 (electronic book) |
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0745322379 (hardback) |
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9780745322377 (hardback) |
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0745322360 (paperback) |
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9780745322360 (paperback) |
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1281750433 |
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9781281750433 |
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