The Broken Covenant
American Civil Religion in Time of Trial
9780226041995
The Broken Covenant
American Civil Religion in Time of Trial
This Second Edition represents Bellah’s summation of his views on civil religion in America. In his 1967 classic essay "Civil Rights in America," Bellah argued that the religious dimensions of American society—as distinct from its churches—has its own integrity and required "the same care in understanding that any religion."
This edition includes his 1978 article "Religion and the Legitimation of the American Republic," and a new Preface.
This edition includes his 1978 article "Religion and the Legitimation of the American Republic," and a new Preface.
222 pages | 5-1/4 x 8 | © 1992
History: American History
Religion: American Religions
Sociology: General Sociology
Table of Contents
Introduction to the Second Edition
Preface
I. America’s Myth of Origin
II. America as a Chosen People
III. Salvation and Success in America
IV. Nativism and Cultural Pluralism in America
V. The American Taboo on Socialism
VI. The Birth of New American Myths
Afterword: Religion and the Legitimation of the American Republic
Notes
Preface
I. America’s Myth of Origin
II. America as a Chosen People
III. Salvation and Success in America
IV. Nativism and Cultural Pluralism in America
V. The American Taboo on Socialism
VI. The Birth of New American Myths
Afterword: Religion and the Legitimation of the American Republic
Notes