by Kate Bowler
First published 2013
Millions of American Christians now measure their spiritual progress by their bank balances and health. How did this "prosperity gospel" come to dominate the religious landscape? Tracing its roots from early 20th-century mystics to today's celebrity preachers, Bowler reveals the origins of a movement that promises wealth, power, and miracles to all who believe. As she profiles the empire-building ministers behind the message, a vivid picture emerges of a faith that has made the American Dream its gospel.
Genres: american, non-fiction, 21st-century, christianity
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: empire-building
352 pages · Hardcover · Oxford University Press