Download or read book Sacred Discourse and American Nationality written by Eldon J. Eisenach and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2012-07-16 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the current political climate it is impossible not to speculate about the correlation between American national identity and religious beliefs. Sacred Discourse and American Nationality analyzes the role of religious rhetoric and politics. Eldon J. Eisenach explores this relationship, along with the interrelationship of political theory, political ideology, and political change in the story of American political life. By addressing “sacred stories” and American Progressivism, Sacred Discourseand American Nationality provides historical and current views on American national identity. This is the perfect book for scholars and students interested in American political development.