Immigration and American Religion. Jenna Weissman Joselit

Immigration and American Religion



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Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Page: 144
ISBN: 0195110838, 9780195110838

Gr 6 Up-A chapter each is devoted to Protestantism, Catholicism, Judaism, and the Asian religions. The interesting, well-written text, rich in quotations from immigrants and their religious leaders, tells as much about these new Americans as it does about their religions. The Protestant experience moves from Pilgrims and Puritans into the groups succeeding them in the 18th and 19th centuries-Quakers, Mennonites, Amish, Moravians, and Lutherans. "Catholicism" focuses on the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the demands of different ethnic groups-Irish, German, Italian, Czech, and Polish-challenged the church to create a truly American institution. Discussions of the recent impact of Spanish-speaking populations and descriptions of the Santeria and Vodou (Voodoo) sects conclude the chapter. While concentrating on the early 20th century, the chapter on the Jewish experience gives a good picture of the history of Judaism in the U.S. and the changes from European tradition. Much of the text concerning Asian religions covers Chinese, Japanese, and Koreans at the turn of the 20th century, with all-too-brief comments on the Asian-Indian and Muslim communities. Carefully chosen period illustrations round out the volume. A competent look at America's religions through immigrant eyes.

Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA

Gr. 6-12. This newest installment of the Religion in American Life series focuses on four major strains of religious evolution in America. It begins with Protestant immigration, tracing the historical events that led many of the first settlers to North America, and then, examining the intriguing development of mutually intolerant religious factions as they spread from New England westward. The chapter on Catholic immigration explains how different cultures' interpretations of dogma melded with traditions of the homeland to create a diverse yet eventually unified stronghold to compete with Protestant loyalties in the U.S. Separate chapters on Jewish immigration and the emergence of Asian and Middle Eastern religions over the past 50 years round out the text. Thanks to her qualifying statements in the introduction, Joselit's general coverage of only four religious strands makes reading both manageable and meaningful. Rather than referring to specific individuals or religious leaders in any of the chapters, Joselit paints vivid portraits of unique group experiences. Many black-and-white photos enhance the text. Chronology appended. Roger Leslie
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