Jesus in America: Personal Savior, Cultural Hero, National Obsession - Softcover

"An elegant and powerful history by one of the great scholars of American culture, deeply researched and deeply felt."--Robert Orsi, Warren Professor of the History of Religion in America, Harvard University

"Entertaining, well-researched, and compelling ... Run out and buy this book."--Commonweal

"Utilizing a unique angle of vision, Richard Fox has presented a highly personal, highly competent portrait of American religion."--Edwin S. Gaustad, co-author of A Religious History of America

"An exciting book... a fresh history that will likely be influential for years to come. Highly recommended."--Library Journal

"Fox delivers a grand history of the multiple incarnations of Jesus in American culture."--Leigh E. Schmidt, Professor of Religion, Princeton University

"An extrordinary blend of historical sophistication, theological discrimination and spiritual understanding...rich and fluent in the complexities of religious life."--New Republic

Traces the seminal role that the figure of Jesus has played in America's cultural and intellectual history and discusses six important ways in which Jesus has been portrayed and understood in American culture--moral teacher, social reformer, cultural critic, healer, miracle worker, and redeemer. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.