A City Upon a Hill: How Sermons Changed the Course of American History – From Abraham Lincoln to Billy Graham: The Dynamic Words and Defining Debates from Colonial Times to Present
by Larry Witham
Larry Witham traces the influence of sermons on American history, following religious rhetoric from colonial times to the present. With attention to Abraham Lincoln, Billy Graham, and the debates surrounding them, this book explores how words spoken from the pulpit have helped shape public life and national direction.
About This Book
A City Upon a Hill examines the role of sermons in the development of American history.
Spanning colonial times to the present, it considers how religious words entered public life and reflected defining debates.
The book highlights the sermons and ideas associated with figures including Abraham Lincoln and Billy Graham.
It offers a historical perspective on the connection between preaching, public discourse, and the changing course of the United States.
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