Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Catholicism and the shaping of 19th century America Catholicism and the shaping of 19th century America Jon Gjerde "Catholicism and the Shaping of Nineteenth-Century America offers one of the first comparative treatments of Protestant and Catholic history in nineteenth-century America. Gjerde argues that Protesta… OL15921390W
For the Love of God For the Love of God Lucy Kaylin In this provocative work, Lucy Kaylin explores myths and debunks stereotypes to present a rich and varied portrait of modern nuns at a dramatic moment in their history: Nuns in the United States are … OL277261W
The American Catholic experience The American Catholic experience Jay P. Dolan The history of Catholicism in America focuses on the people belonging to America's largest religious denomination, from colonial times, through the immigration movements, to the contemporary Church. OL4320268W
The Catholic Church in Detroit, 1701-1888 The Catholic Church in Detroit, 1701-1888 George Paré A bibliographer wrote that this book “is an outstanding work which, in spite of the title, goes back to the years before 1701 to indicate how the Jesuit missionaries influenced the French development… OL5592863W
Religion, power, and politics in colonial St. Augustine Religion, power, and politics in colonial St. Augustine Robert L. Kapitzke "This book offers a lively analysis of the religious world of colonial St. Augustine, Florida, focusing on the daily rituals that defined a Catholic life, as well as on the conflicts between religiou… OL7797737W