In a sweeping, colorful history that spans over two centuries of American culture, R. Laurence Moore examines the role of religion in the marketplace, revealing how religious leaders have borrowed (and invented) commercial practices to promote religion--and how business leaders have borrowed (and invented) religion to promote commerce. Ranging from the rise of gymnasiums and "muscular Christianity" to L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology, Selling God provides both fascinating social history and an insightful look at ...
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In a sweeping, colorful history that spans over two centuries of American culture, R. Laurence Moore examines the role of religion in the marketplace, revealing how religious leaders have borrowed (and invented) commercial practices to promote religion--and how business leaders have borrowed (and invented) religion to promote commerce. Ranging from the rise of gymnasiums and "muscular Christianity" to L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology, Selling God provides both fascinating social history and an insightful look at religion in America.
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