American Prophets: The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country

"[A] thoroughly reported [and] revelatory history about the intersection of progressive politics and religion in America" (Publishers Weekly).

Since the 1970s, the Religious Right has established itself as a coalition of fundamentalist powerbrokers who set the standard for Christian political values. But, as religion reporter Jack Jenkins contends, the country is also driven by a vibrant, long-standing moral force from the left. Taking many forms and many names, the Religious Left has opera...