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Author Bercovitch, Sacvan.

Title The American jeremiad / Sacvan Bercovitch
Published Madison : University of Wisconsin Press, 1978

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 W'PONDS  251.00973 Ber  AVAILABLE
Description xvi, 239 pages ; 23 cm
Contents Introduction: the puritan errand reassessed -- Blessings of time and eternity -- Genetics of salvation -- Typology of America's mission -- Ritual of consensus -- Epilogue: the symbol of America
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject American prose literature -- History and criticism.
Christianity and politics -- History.
Jeremiads -- United States -- History and criticism.
Oratory -- United States -- History.
Preaching -- United States -- History.
Puritan movements in literature.
Puritans -- New England.
SUBJECT United States -- Civilization. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85139934
LC no. 78053283
ISBN 0299073505