Paul J. Gutacker
Lecturer in history at Baylor University and executive director of Brazos Fellows, author of The Old Faith in a New Nation: American Protestants and the Christian Past (Oxford University Press, 2023).
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Jan 13, 2026 • 44min
Paul J. Gutacker, "The Old Faith in a New Nation: American Protestants and the Christian Past" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Join Paul J. Gutacker, a historian from Baylor University, as he explores evangelical Protestant engagement with Christian history in his new book. He debunks the myth that 19th-century Protestants dismissed tradition, revealing their deep interest in the past through sermons and political debates. Discover how historical narratives fueled anti-Catholicism and shaped the abolitionist movement. Gutacker highlights the role of women in church history and how African American ministers invoked history for liberation. It's a fascinating dive into the complexities of faith and memory!
Jan 5, 2026 • 44min
Paul J. Gutacker, "The Old Faith in a New Nation: American Protestants and the Christian Past" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Paul J. Gutacker, a lecturer at Baylor University and author of The Old Faith in a New Nation, challenges the stereotype of 19th-century American Protestants as dismissive of tradition. He discusses how evangelicals actively engaged with Christian history, from interpreting early church corruption to using historical arguments in debates over disestablishment. Gutacker highlights the influence of popular historians, the resurgence of anti-Catholic sentiment in education, and the role of women and African Americans in shaping historical narratives.
