From Billy Graham to Sarah Palin : evangelicals and the betrayal of American conservatism / D.G. Hart.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hart, D. G. (Darryl G.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evangelicalism--United States--History--20th century.

Evangelicalism.

Church history.

Conservatism--Religious aspects--Christianity.

History.

United States.

Conservatism--Religious aspects--Christianity--History--20th century.

Conservatism.

United States--Church history--20th century.

Evangelicalism--United States--History--21st century.

Conservatism--Religious aspects--Christianity--History--21st century.

United States--Church history--21st century.

Physical Description:

vii, 237 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub., 2011.

Summary:

Hart (history, Hillsdale College) examines the political role of evangelical Christians in American conservatism. The author investigates such figures as Jerry Falwell, Billy Graham, Pat Robertson, Chuck Colson, Sarah Palin, and others to uncover the failings of evangelicals in conservative politics. Hart claims that the evangelical approach to politics needs to be more politically informed rather than theologically narrow-minded. This book is intended for evangelical Christians, pastors, and Christian activists. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Introduction. Irreconcilable differences? : evangelicals and American conservatives

Silent minority

Young and leftist

The search for a usable past

Party crashers

The faith-based right

Left turn

Conservatism without heroism

Conclusion. Why should evangelicals be conservative?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

080286628X

9780802866288

OCLC:

706803947

Publisher Number:

99946350327