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Religion and the American West offers a lavishly illustrated and comprehensive overview of the ways religion has shaped the idea of the American West and how the region has influenced broader religious and racial categories. Starting when the concept of the "American West" emerged in the early 1800s and continuing the analysis through modern times, Religion and the American West explores the interplay between a wide range of American belief systems, from established world religions to new spiritual innovations.
A stunning selection of material and print culture illustrates the varied range of religious expressions across the history of the American West. Taken as a whole, the contributors challenge longstanding definitions of the American West and provide a new narrative that recenters our attention on the lived experiences of diverse peoples and communities. It also serves as the companion publication for the exhibition "Acts of Faith," opening fall 2023 at the New York Historical Society. Religion and the American West is a story of vibrant innovation and tragic conflict, showcasing how historical actors and modern-day readers wrestle with the meaning of religious belief in the American West.
Contents
Foreword
John Vanausdall
Introduction
Jessica Lauren Nelson
Chapter One. Sacred Spaces: Religion, Land, and Identity in the Trans-Appalachian West (1800-1840)
Jessica Lauren Nelson
Chapter Two. Religion and Empire: Mythic Trails, Stolen Homelands, and Forced Migration in the Antebellum West (1840-1860)
Danae Jacobson
Chapter Three. Frontier Violence: Making Americans and the Myth of the West (1860-1890)
Konden Smith Hansen
Chapter Four. Religion Here and Now
Daisy Vargas
Conclusion. A Visual Epigraph
Jessica Lauren Nelson
Bibliography
Contributors
