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Fox, Richard Wightman, 1945-

Jesus in America : personal Savior, cultural hero, national obsession / Richard Wightman Fox.

1st ed.

[San Francisco] : HarperSanFrancisco, ©2004.

viii, 488 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

"Jesus in America is an exploration of the vital role that the figure of Jesus has played throughout American history. Written by historian, Richard Wightman Fox, this book provides a cultural history of Jesus in America from its origins to today, demonstrating how Jesus is the most influential symbolic figure in our history." "Extensively illustrated with images representing the multitude of American views of Jesus, Jesus in America reveals how fully and deeply Jesus is ingrained in the American experience."--Jacket.

Jesus Christ -- History of doctrines -- Modern period, 1500-

Jesus Christ -- Cult -- United States -- History.

Theology, Doctrinal -- United States -- History -- Modern period, 1500-

United States -- Church history.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-463) and index.

The fruit of thy womb -- The name of Jesus Christ has been spoken : sixteenth and seventeenth centuries -- I was a Christless creature : seventeenth century -- Brimful of a sweet feeling within : eighteenth century -- When shall I see Jesus? : early nineteenth century -- The real presence of distress : mid-nineteenth century -- He tells me I am his own : late nineteenth century -- Jesus was certainly not a Christian : early twentieth century -- For all you care, this wine could be my blood : late twentieth century -- Just tell the love of Jesus.

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