The Roots of Appalachian Christianity: The Life and Legacy of Elder Shubal Stearns
(Part of the Religion in the South Series)
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" Winner of the Chaffin Award 2004 for Celebration of Appalachian Writings Appalachia's distinctive brand of Christianity has always been something of a puzzle to mainline American congregations. Often treated as pagan and unchurched, native Appalachian sects are labeled as ultraconservative, primitive, and fatalistic, and the actions of minority sub-groups such as "snake handlers" are associated with all worshippers in the region. Yet these churches...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0813191289
ISBN13:9780813191287
Release Date:March 2005
Publisher:University Press of Kentucky
Length:327 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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