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A Nation Wrestles with God: American Prophets, Philosophers, and Firebrands

by Ilan Stavans

A long view of American religious thought

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A long view of American religious thought

Edited by Ilan Stavans, this anthology gathers writings spanning more than four centuries, from the pre-colonial period to the present. Its contributors range across fields including literature, theology, science, politics, music, and comedy, while the selection includes stories, poems, essays, letters, speeches, songs, and comic strips. Together, these varied forms trace changing conversations about divinity and the sacred, including praise, challenge, and reinterpretation. The collection presents religious thought as a plural tradition shaped by writers and public figures whose work prompted dialogue and, at times, change.

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  • For readers interested in the history of American religious thought and free religious expression.
  • For readers who enjoy broad anthologies bringing together literature, essays, speeches, and other forms.

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American religious historyFree religious thoughtPluralismDivinity and the sacred

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Book overview

A historic collection of the radicals and freethinkers that sparked a country's journey through divinity--praising, challenging, and redefining the sacred.

Spanning more than 400 years of spiritual transformation and imagination, A Nation Wrestles with God collects diverse writers--poets, novelists, theologians, scientists, musicians, politicians, comedians, artists, mavericks, naturalists, futurists, and more--whose daring texts incited dialogue, even change, and continue to influence a growing nation. From the pre-colonial to the present day, these landmark stories, poems, essays, letters, speeches, songs, comic strips, and more awoke new generations to free religious thought. On the occasion of America's 250th year of independence, and during a time of deep idealogical division, this sweeping anthology is an urgent reminder of the pluralities that strengthen and unite us.

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