Religion in the Oval Office : the religious lives of American presidents /
Smith, Gary Scott, 1950-
Religion in the Oval Office : the religious lives of American presidents / Gary Scott Smith. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9780199391424 (ebook) : No price
Presidents--Religion.--United States
Presidents--United States--Biography.
Christianity and politics--History.--United States
E176.1
973.099
Religion in the Oval Office : the religious lives of American presidents / Gary Scott Smith. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9780199391424 (ebook) : No price
Presidents--Religion.--United States
Presidents--United States--Biography.
Christianity and politics--History.--United States
E176.1
973.099