Dan Mckanan: 3 books
Prophetic Encounters
Religion and the American Radical Tradition
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
A broad, definitive history of the profound relationship between religion and movements for social change in America
Though in recent years the religious right has been a powerful political force, making “religion” and “conservatism” synonymous in the minds of many, the United States...
Eco-Alchemy
Anthroposophy and the History and Future of Environmentalism
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2017
For nearly a century, the worldwide anthroposophical movement has been a catalyst for environmental activism, helping to bring to life many modern ecological practices such as organic farming, community-supported agriculture, and green banking. Yet the spiritual practice of anthroposophy remains unknown...
Identifying the Image of God
Radical Christians and Nonviolent Power in the Antebellum United States
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2002
Between 1820 and 1860, American social reformers invited all people to identify God's image in the victims of war, slavery, and addiction. Identifying the Image of God traces the theme of identification--and its liberal Christian roots--through the literature of social reform, focusing on sentimental...