Tag religious history

July 31, 2012
in History, Religion, Social Science

Reshaping the Mold: Adapting Religion to Latin America

July 31, 2012
in History, Religion, Social Science

Ferdinand and Isabella, Catholic monarchs of Spain, are often remembered by their association with the famous sea voyage in history: Christopher Columbus’ journey to the Americas in 1492. In New Worlds: A Religious History of Latin America, John Lynch explores the influence of the Spanish monarchy, and later the Pope, on

June 18, 2012
in American History, Current Affairs, Law, Religion

The Religious Legacy of the Founding Fathers

June 18, 2012
in American History, Current Affairs, Law, Religion

The debates over religion and religious freedom are almost as American as flying the stars and stripes, fireworks on July 4th, and Friday night football games. In Endowed by Our Creator: The Birth of Religious Freedom in America, Michael I. Meyerson explores the debate between religious freedom and religious idealism,

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