The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War

The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War

An unmatched guide to the religious dimensions of American politics, Jeff Sharlet journeys into corners of our national psyche where others fear to tread. The Undertow is both inquiry and meditation, …

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