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Stephen Prothero
Stephen Prothero is a scholar of religion whose book God Is Not One explores the world's major faiths. He writes clearly about complex religious ideas, making them accessible to a wide audience.
American Jesus
- Pages
- 376
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- English
Genres
Frequently asked questions
What makes American Jesus stand out from other books about religion in America?
Stephen Prothero's approach is distinctive in its focus on the many different Jesuses that have been constructed and revered throughout American history, rather than presenting a single, monolithic figure. He highlights how various groups, from Founding Fathers to abolitionists and civil rights leaders, have selectively interpreted and utilized Jesus to advance their own causes and visions for the nation.
How does American Jesus connect to Stephen Prothero's other works?
This book establishes a foundational theme that Prothero further explores in later works, particularly his interest in religious diversity and the ways different traditions are understood and practiced in America. It showcases his characteristic method of examining religious figures and movements through a cultural and historical lens, rather than a purely theological one.