A leading authority on American fundamentalism, he is the Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History at the University
of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. His other books include Fundamentalism and American Culture (1980), The Soul
of the American University (1994), and The Outrageous Idea of Christian Scholarship (1997).
Review
"In the history-of-fundamentalism business, George Marsden remains on top."
--Christian Scholar's Review
"The work will be useful as a supplementary textbook. The clarity, organization, and detail of Marsden's opening
historical overview provide excellent introduction to an extraordinarily lively subject."
--Interpretation
"There is perhaps no one better able to facilitate an understanding of American Protestant fundamentalism
and evangelicalism than George Marsden.... The volume provides a helpful introduction to and interpretation of
the Protestant fundamentalist movement of the 20th century and the evangelicalism that grew out of that movement....
Marsden is successful in communicating his research and interpretations in a style that is clear and readable,
even for those with little background in the subject. Recommended for both academic and public libraries."
--Choice
"It can serve as a review for specialists in the field and as a wonderful introduction for those who are not.
Professors can put it into the hands of undergraduates with the confidence that they will profit from it."
--Religious Studies Review
"Anyone who is interested in this rapidly growing element in today's society will want to read this excellent
analysis. Recommended for academic and public libraries."
--Library Journal
Eerdmans Publishing Company Web Site, October, 2000
Summary
In this historical overview of American fundamentalism and evangelicalism, Marsden provides an introduction
to the growing religious movements and a deeper analysis of two themes that have been especially prominent and
controversial in these traditions�views of science and views of politics.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Defining Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism
PART ONE: HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
The Protestant Crisis and the Rise of Fundamentalism, 1870-1930
Evangelicalism since 1930: Unity and Diversity
PART TWO: INTERPRETATIONS
Evangelical Politics: An American Tradition
Preachers of Paradox: Fundamentalist Politics in Historical Perspective
The Evangelical Love Affair with Enlightenment Science
Why Creation Science?
Understanding J. Gresham Machen
