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Overview
The Roman Catholics have a long and storied history in the United States. From colonial times to the present, this group has seen its share of ups and downs, and has recently come under heated and extensive scrutiny. There is, however, a richer and more interesting history to this important denomination, and Carey details it here. Beginning with an overview of the transplanting of this faith into the New World, the author then details the extensive involvement this community has had in civil and political affairs, social and cultural milieus, and family and everyday life. Focusing on the people and events that have shaped Roman Catholicism in the United States, this broad history introduces readers to a vital American community.
Beginning with a narrative history of Catholics and Catholicism in America, Carey brings the discussion through to current times, addressing the recent problems in the Church, women's roles, and responses to terrorism and war. He then goes on to include brief biographical sketches of important figures in the Church, and offers a chronology of key events. The result is one of the most comprehensive histories of Catholics in America available.
Synopsis
Carey (theology, Marquette U.) has revised and updated his 1993 The Roman Catholics to incorporate more recent understandings and events of the past decade. Seeking a balance between the words and actions of official leaders and those of lay Catholics, he traces the history of Catholicism in the US since 1776, after a brief review of the colonial period. The final 60 pages comprise half-page biographical profiles of people who have had a major impact on the direction of the American church. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR