Thomas Jefferson
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A revelatory new biography of Thomas Jefferson, focusing on his ethical and spiritual life číst celé
Thomas S. Kidd Books
Thomas S. Kidd is a historian focusing on the religious history of early America. His work explores the intricate relationships between faith, politics, and society, emphasizing the formation of American identity. Kidd delves into how religious beliefs shaped pivotal moments in American history and how these influences continue to resonate. His writing is valued for its analytical depth and its ability to illuminate unexpected connections.
Who Is an Evangelical?
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A leading historian of evangelicalism offers a concise history of evangelicals and how they became who they are todayEvangelicalism is arguably America’s most controversial religious movement. Nonevangelical people who follow the news may have a variety of impressions about what “evangelical” means. But one certain association they make with evangelicals is white Republicans. Many may recall that 81 percent of self‑described white evangelicals voted for Donald Trump, and they may well wonder at the seeming hypocrisy of doing so. In this illuminating book, Thomas Kidd draws on his expertise in American religious history to retrace the arc of this spiritual movement, illustrating just how historically peculiar that political and ethnic definition (white Republican) of evangelicals is. He examines distortions in the public understanding of evangelicals, and shows how a group of “Republican insider evangelicals” aided the politicization of the movement. This book will be a must‑read for those trying to better understand the shifting religious and political landscape of America today.