The ballot and the Bible : how scripture has been used and abused in American politics and where we go from here
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Schiess, Kaitlyn
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Grand Rapids, Michigan : Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2023].
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Newburgh Free Library - New Adult Nonfiction
261.7 SCH
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Spring Valley-Finkelstein Memorial Library - New Adult Nonfiction
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Bible and politics -- United States.
Political participation -- United States
Religion and politics -- United States

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Published
Grand Rapids, Michigan : Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2023].
Format
Book
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211 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references.
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"This book explores America's history of using the Bible in politics, highlighting moments of proper practice and examples of deep misuse, and helps us apply the Scriptures in our political participation"--,Provided by publisher.
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In June 2020, after the killing of George Floyd, President Donald Trump posed with a Bible outside St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. For many, the scene epitomized the relationship between scripture and politics: the Bible is a prop, a tool for leaders to exploit for their purpose. Schiess's book has two goals: to mine history for examples of biblical interpretation distanced enough from our own context that we might be able to see things clouding our judgment in the heat of our own debates; and to gain a rough sketch of some of the political biblical interpretation trends and traditions that have shaped America. -- Adapted from Introduction.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Schiess, K. (2023). The ballot and the Bible: how scripture has been used and abused in American politics and where we go from here . Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Schiess, Kaitlyn. 2023. The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go From Here. Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Schiess, Kaitlyn. The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go From Here Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2023.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Schiess, Kaitlyn. The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go From Here Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2023.

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