Christian fundamentalism: References & Edit History
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George W. Dollar, A History of Fundamentalism in America (1973, reissued 1983); and George M. Marsden, Understanding Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism (1991), are important introductions to the history of fundamentalism. Jerry Falwell (ed.), The Fundamentalist Phenomenon: The Resurgence of Conservative Christianity (1981, reissued 1986), is a study of the movement by one of its leaders. Timothy P. Weber, Living in the Shadow of the Second Coming: American Premillennialism, 1875β1982, enlarged ed. (1983, reissued 1987), traces the influence of an apocalyptic doctrine on American religious life. Marla J. Selvidge (ed.), Fundamentalism Today: What Makes It So Attractive (1984), is a useful collection of essays. Bruce B. Lawrence, Defenders of God: The Fundamentalist Revolt Against the Modern Age (1989, reissued 1995), examines fundamentalism in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Henry M. Morris, History of Modern Creationism, 2nd ed. (1993), is a survey of the movement. Clyde Wilcox and Carin Larson, Onward Christian Soldiers?: The Religious Right in American Politics, 3rd ed. (2006), examines the role of fundamentalist Christians in American politics.
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| Added cross-references to Bob Jones University and Bob Jones, Sr. | Sep 17, 2024 | ||
| Added a cross-reference to the Left Behind series. | Feb 15, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: The British Academy - The roots of Christian fundamentalism in American Protestantism. | Jan 28, 2024 | ||
| Added information about Bible translations used by fundamentalist churches. | Mar 08, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: Texas State Historical Association - The Handbook of Texas Online - Fundamentalism. | Dec 09, 2021 | ||
| Add new Web site: United States History - Fundamentalism. | Dec 09, 2021 | ||
| Mentioned mixed support for Donald J. Trump's presidential candidacy. | Nov 29, 2016 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Apr 13, 2006 | ||
| Bibliography revised. | Apr 13, 2006 | ||
| Article thoroughly revised. | Apr 13, 2006 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jan 06, 2000 |