First published 2020
In "Jesus and John Wayne," historian Kristin Kobes du Mez uncovers how evangelicals' embrace of rugged, warrior-like masculinity has shaped the American religious and political landscape. From Billy Graham's postwar revivals to today's culture wars, du Mez traces the rise of a militant, militaristic, and racist version of Christianity that has become a driving force in conservative politics. Packed with vivid characters and incisive analysis, this book reveals the profound impact of this ideology on the lives of ordinary believers.
Genres: history, gender-studies, non-fiction, 21st-century, christianity, american-history
Vibes: incisive, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-analysis, social-commentary
Setting: America
Period: Postwar, Contemporary
365 pages · Kindle Edition · Liveright
Content warnings: racism