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- 260 pages
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Exploring the material culture of diverse spiritual practices, this book examines religion in early America from the 1630s to the 1840s. It highlights the coexistence of numerous Christian denominations alongside Judaism, Islam, and Indigenous beliefs, showcasing approximately three thousand churches. Featuring significant artifacts like an 1814 church bell and the Jefferson Bible, it illustrates the evolving nature of religious expression and community organization in shaping American identity and freedom of worship.
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Objects of Devotion: Religion in Early America, Peter Manseau
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- 2017
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