Book description
Over the past 50 years, the architects of the religious right have become household names: Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, James Dobson. They have used their massively influential platforms to build the profiles of evangelical politicians like Mike Huckabee, Rick Perry, and Ted Cruz. Now, a new generation of leaders like…
Why read it?
1 author picked This Is Our Message as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I don’t usually enjoy reading historical books – especially not academic historical books, which can tend to be quite dry, but Johnson’s book had me riveted.
She (re)introduces us to four key women in the US Christian Right’s history yet presents their stories in a way that makes the historical feel incredibly present. Moreover, by sticking close to the women’s own voices, she avoids simplistic characterizations.
From Katie's list on women’s voices.
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