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Set against the backdrop of 1950, the book explores the intersection of a booming religious fervor and the pervasive fears of the Cold War. It delves into the impact of McCarthyism, the hydrogen bomb, and the Korean War on American society, highlighting the varied reactions from religious leaders. Through vibrant religious journalism, the narrative captures the tension between postwar prosperity and the anxiety surrounding global communism, illustrating a complex era of faith and fear.
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1950, Robert S. Ellwood
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- 1950
- Subtitle
- Crossroads of American Religious Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert S. Ellwood
- Publisher
- Westminster John Knox Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 258
- ISBN13
- 9780664258139
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1950, the book explores the intersection of a booming religious fervor and the pervasive fears of the Cold War. It delves into the impact of McCarthyism, the hydrogen bomb, and the Korean War on American society, highlighting the varied reactions from religious leaders. Through vibrant religious journalism, the narrative captures the tension between postwar prosperity and the anxiety surrounding global communism, illustrating a complex era of faith and fear.