That Old-Time Religion in Modern America: Evangelical Protestantism in the Twentieth Century (American Ways) - Softcover

Not until the 1960s however, did evangelicals start to engage culture. They, did so D.G. Hart explains, in respons to well-known secularizing trends. -- Terry Eastland * The Washington Times * No one understand the history of evangelicalism better than D. G. Hart, and no one offers a more balanced analysis of the key issues. -- Leo Ribuffo A mature historical account of a subject as rich as it is complex. The book is carefully learned, authoritatively balanced, and yet entirely accessible to a wide audience. -- Mark Noll Well-informed, tightly written and provocative. * The Wall Street Journal * Art has written a concise and insightful history of evangelicalism's rise, decline, and resurgence in the 20th century. -- F. Arriola * CHOICE * Fascinating...clearly coherent.... Hart's warnings...should be welcomed. * The Weekly Standard * Compelling...sweeping in reach, erudite in research, and driven by an admirable appreciation for his subjects. -- David E. Harrell, Daniel F. Breeden Eminent Scholar in the Humanities, Auburn University Compact, instructive and well-argued. * Chicago Sun-Times * An excellent survey which provides much focus on 20th century evangelical effects on modern society. * Midwest Book Review * Hart delivers a wonderfully readable narrative of twentieth-century evangelicalism...a rich and thoughtful introduction to a fertile religious tradition. * Journal of Presbyterian History * Hart's text is wonderfully researched and historically illuminating in its blending of theological, social, and emotional experiences into a remarkable American odyssey. Even those who view Evangelicalism with skepticism or worse will find That Old-Time Religion a compelling journey to take. * New York Resident * ...A nice job of explaining evangelical political positions.... Suggests that the common understanding of evangelicalism...needs some revision. * Religious Studies Review * ...An excellent introduction to modern evangelicalism. * The Historian * ...Both well written and intellectually substantial.... Hart has written a masterful account of modern evangelicalism. -- Gardiner H. Shattuck, Jr. * Anglican Theological Review * A persuasive assesment of evangelicalism's traditionalist yet innovative pressence in America. -- George Westerlund * Library Journal *

Although evangelicals entered the century as full partners in the Protestant denominations and agencies that molded American cultural and intellectual life, since the 1970s evangelical Protestantism has been perceived as alien to other Americans. Mr. Hart unpacks evangelicalism's current reputation by tracing its development over the course of the twentieth century. "An excellent interpretive synthesis". -Leo P. Ribuffo.