ISBN10: 067167997X, ISBN13: 9780671679972, [publisher: Simon & Schuster.] Softcover Christian sects - United States., Gnosticism., Christian sects - United States., Gnosticism., United States - Religion., United States - Religion., Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Adventists, Mormon Church, Pentecostals The American religion : the emergence of the post-Christian nation Simon & Schuster. New York. 1992. 25 cm. 288 p. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Idioma Inglés. Includes: Goodman collection. Contents Origins. What is religious criticism? ; Enthusiasm, Gnosticism, American optimism ; Cane Ridge through Billy Graham -- American original : the Mormons. A religion becomes a people : the kingdom of God ; The religion-making imagination of Joseph Smith ; Baptism for the dead, spirits for the unborn -- Rival American originals. Christian science : the fortunate fall in Lynn, Massachusetts ; Seventh-Day Adventism : health, prophecy, and Ellen Harmon White ; Jehovah's Witnesses : against the American religion ; Pentecostalism : Swaggart slain in the Spirit ; The New Age : California orphism -- The Southern Baptist Convention. Baptists : from Roger Williams to E. Y. Mullins ; The enigma : what do Southern Baptists believe? ; The controversy : fundamentalism -- The American religion : a prophecy. African-American religion as paradigm ; The religion of our climate ; Coda : so great a cloud of witnesses. Harold Bloom. Includes ...
Show/Hide image

ISBN10: 067167997X, ISBN13: 9780671679972, [publisher: NY etc~. 1992. Simon & Schuster.] Hardcover First Edition blue & grey ½ cloth hardbound 8vo. 8º (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. few faint spots on top, other edges clean. couple of tiny spots on front flyleaf, otherwise contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. bit of minor wrinkling, not torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings or store stamps, no stickers or bookplates, no names, no inking , no underlining, no remainder markings etc ~. first edition. first printing ( # 1 in # line). 288p. coda. index. history. philosophy. politics. social science. theology. psychology. gnosticisim. In this strikingly bold and original work, Harold Bloom extends his investigation of the religious imagination to produce a brilliant examination of America's national soul. We think we are a Christian nation, but we are not, says Bloom, who identifies the American religion as a variation on Gnosticism. We are Americanized Gnostics, believers in a pre~Christian tradition of individual divinity. Americans believe that God knows and loves them in a personal way, and that something inside them, deeper even than a soul, is already in contact with God. The American self stands outside of creation; it is older than creation, as old as God, of which it is a part. In the American religion, to be free is to be ...
Show/Hide image

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Very Good Owner name present, unmarked text, a very slightly used copy.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Good Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Good Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Good Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Good Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Fair Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Good Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Fair Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hard cover Very Good Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hard cover May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hard cover This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Simon & Schuster 1992 hardcover New Size: 108x16x156; In shrink wrap.

Simon & Schuster 1992-05-01 Hardcover New Size: 108x16x156; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Simon & Schuster 1992-04-30 First Edition Hardcover Very Good in Very Good jacket Size: 9x6x0; 1st printing with full number line. Very good hardcover with DJ, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Previous owner's book plate on front paste-down and name written at top edge of title page; interior appears free of other markings. Corners sharp. Unclipped DJ looks great. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Simon & Schuster 1992 Hard cover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 067167997X.

ISBN10: 067167997X, ISBN13: 9780671679972, [publisher: Simon & Schuster] Hardcover
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]

ISBN10: 067167997X, ISBN13: 9780671679972, [publisher: Simon & Schuster May 1992] Hardcover
[St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]

ISBN10: 067167997X, ISBN13: 9780671679972, [publisher: Simon & Schuster] Hardcover Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.25
[Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]