Women and American Religion (Religion in American Life)

Rating:
Summary: May be for Young Adults, but excellent for everyone
Review: I didn't realize this book was categorized as "Young Adult" since I found it in the new books section of my library. Braude has done a stellar job of representing multiple aspects of the complex issue of women and american religion. While she takes a chronological approach to the subject, Braude still manages to represent all religions, including alternative and native american religions on which much "primary scholarship" does not exist (and therefore they usually get excluded in overview books like this one). I gained a real understanding of how various movements surrounding issues of immigration and within the various Protestant sects emerged in the larger context of American History. This book is one of a lengthy series on Religion in America, and I plan on seeking out the others to see if the quality is as good.

Rating:
Summary: May be for Young Adults, but excellent for everyone
Review: I didn't realize this book was categorized as "Young Adult" since I found it in the new books section of my library. Braude has done a stellar job of representing multiple aspects of the complex issue of women and american religion. While she takes a chronological approach to the subject, Braude still manages to represent all religions, including alternative and native american religions on which much "primary scholarship" does not exist (and therefore they usually get excluded in overview books like this one). I gained a real understanding of how various movements surrounding issues of immigration and within the various Protestant sects emerged in the larger context of American History. This book is one of a lengthy series on Religion in America, and I plan on seeking out the others to see if the quality is as good.