Religion in the Oval Office: the religious lives of American presidents

Many American presidents have had a deep and meaningful faith that has helped shape their worldviews and characters, and their religious commitments have strongly influenced their political philosophy, analysis of issues, decision-making, and performance in office. Numerous presidents have testified...

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Main Author: Smith, Gary Scott 1950- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford [u.a.] Oxford University Press 2015
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Online Access:DE-12
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Summary:Many American presidents have had a deep and meaningful faith that has helped shape their worldviews and characters, and their religious commitments have strongly influenced their political philosophy, analysis of issues, decision-making, and performance in office. Numerous presidents have testified that their faith enabled them to cope with the colossal challenges of their office and gave them courage and comfort. This book examines eleven chief executives from John Adams to Barack Obama.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (647 S.)
ISBN:9780199391424
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199391394.001.0001

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