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For Zion's Sake
The Judeo-Christian Tradition in American Culture
Fuad Sha'ban
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For Zion's Sake
The Judeo-Christian Tradition in American Culture
Fuad Sha'ban
Ă propos de ce livre
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.
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Table des matiĂšres
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- Introductory Essay
- Introduction
- Part I: In the Beginning
- Part II: Zion in America
- Part III: The Promised Land
- Part IV: Religion in America
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index