For Zion's sake : the Judeo-Christian tradition in American culture / Fuad Sha'ban.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shaban, Fuad, 1935-

Standardized Title:

Min ajl Sịhyūn. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion and politics--United States--History.

Religion and politics.

Religion and culture--United States--History.

Religion and culture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (264 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Ann Arbor, Mich. : Pluto Press, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book explores the role of religion, especially religious extremism, in American culture. In particular, it examines the development of the Judeo-Christian tradition, its impact on America's self-image, and the way it has influenced America's attitude to the Arab World. The Christian Right has become a very powerful force in American politics. Its basic belief in Christian Zionism has resulted in a steadfast commitment to the establishment of the state of Israel and to its aggressive expansion, and has made Zionism a central part of government policy, for both Republicans and Democrats. Fuad Sha'ban shows how this is not a new phenomenon: what he terms the 'Vision of Zion' in American life has its roots in literature, the arts and internal politics from colonial times until today. Looking in detail at a wealth of resources, including religious and literary texts, as well as official political statements, he pieces together a subtle account of how America's Puritan roots have fostered a specifically religious political culture that encourages hatred and suspicion of the Muslim World in domestic and foreign policy.

Contents:

pt. 1. In the beginning

pt. 2. Zion in America

pt. 3. The promised land

pt. 4. Religion in America.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611750435

9781849644716

1849644713

9781281750433

1281750433

9781435660854

1435660854

OCLC:

657962055