Prayer in America: A Spiritual History of Our Nation

by James P. Moore Jr. and James P. Moore Jr

Book Overview

A stirring chronicle of the spiritual life of a nation, Prayer in America shows how the faith of Americans--from the founding fathers to corporate tycoons, from composers to social reformers, from generals to slaves--was an essential ingredient in the formation of American culture, character, commerce, and creed. Prayer in America brings together the country's hymns, patriotic anthems, arts, and literature as a framework for telling the story of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385504047
• ISBN13: 9780385504041
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Length: 542 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 8.9"