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The American religion
Book • 1992
Harold Bloom's "The American Religion" offers a provocative analysis of the religious and spiritual landscape of the United States.
Bloom argues that a form of Gnosticism, emphasizing inner experience over external authority, has shaped American religious life across various denominations.
He explores the historical development of this trend, tracing its influence from early American religious movements to contemporary expressions of spirituality.
Bloom's perspective is often controversial, but his work stimulates critical reflection on the nature of American religiosity and its relationship to broader cultural forces.
The book challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about American religious identity and the role of spirituality in American culture.
Bloom argues that a form of Gnosticism, emphasizing inner experience over external authority, has shaped American religious life across various denominations.
He explores the historical development of this trend, tracing its influence from early American religious movements to contemporary expressions of spirituality.
Bloom's perspective is often controversial, but his work stimulates critical reflection on the nature of American religiosity and its relationship to broader cultural forces.
The book challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about American religious identity and the role of spirituality in American culture.
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