Wentz provides a kind of post-modern perspective on Nevin, presenting him as a distinctively American thinker, rather than as a reactionary romantic. Although influenced by German philosophy, histo…
In this fully revised and enhanced edition of his Religion in the New World, Wentz extends and deepens his successful account of the shaping of Americas diverse religious traditions. Using religi…
Richard Wentz has written a very successful introduction to American religious history. Explaining and illustrating basic concepts in powerfully compelling ways, he gives fresh treatment not only t…
This is a book about violence done in the name of religion. It is a personal statement, a personal essay. There are many books that can and should be written in order to address this age-old issue.…