Protestant Liberty: Religion and the Making of Canadian Liberalism, 1828-1878 by

Description: Protestant Liberty by James M. Forbes This book offers a new interpretation of the origins and nature of 19th century liberalism by re-examining the role of religion in Canadian politics. Arguing that Canadian liberalism was rooted in the British tradition of Protestant Dissent, Forbes sheds light on the 19th century religious context that shaped the ideological foundations of Canada. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Tensions between Protestantism and Catholicism dominated politics in nineteenth-century Canada, occasionally erupting into violence. While some liberal politicians and community leaders believed that equal treatment of Protestants and Catholics would defuse these ancient quarrels, other Protestant liberals perceived a battle for the soul of the nation.Protestant Liberty offers a new interpretation of nineteenth-century liberalism by re-examining the role of religion in Canadian politics. While this eras liberal thought is often characterized as being neutral toward religion, James Forbes argues that the origins of Canadian liberalism were firmly rooted in the British tradition of Protestantism and were based on the premise of guarding against the advance of supposedly illiberal faiths, especially Catholicism. After the union of Upper Canada with predominantly French-Catholic Lower Canada in 1840, this Protestant ideal of liberty came into conflict with a more neutral alternative that sought to strip liberalism of its religious associations in order to appeal to Catholic voters and allies. In a decisive break from their Protestant heritage, these liberals redefined their ideology in secular-materialist terms by emphasizing free trade and private property over faith and culture.In tracing how the Confederation generation competed to establish a unifying vision for the nation, Protestant Liberty reveals religion and religious differences at the centre of this story. Author Biography James M. Forbes is a historian of religion and politics in Canada. Review "Protestant Liberty provides readers with new and interesting perspectives by taking seriously the adage that one cannot understand nineteenth-century British North American history, politics, and political ideology without understanding the fundamental role of religion in that world. Particularly unique is James Forbess examination of the Dissenting Protestant groups as a collective, looking across denominations to determine where sectarianism could be set aside for collective political action." Robynne Rogers Healey, Trinity Western University and author of From Quaker to Upper Canadian: Faith and Community among Yonge Street Friends, 1801–1850 Promotional A fresh exploration of the nineteenth-century religious context that shaped the ideological foundations of Canada. Review Quote "Protestant Liberty provides readers with new and interesting perspectives by taking seriously the adage that one cannot understand nineteenth-century British North American history, politics, and political ideology without understanding the fundamental role of religion in that world. Particularly unique is James Forbess examination of the Dissenting Protestant groups as a collective, looking across denominations to determine where sectarianism could be set aside for collective political action." Robynne Rogers Healey, Trinity Western University and author of From Quaker to Upper Canadian: Faith and Community among Yonge Street Friends, 1801-1850 Promotional "Headline" A fresh exploration of the nineteenth-century religious context that shaped the ideological foundations of Canada. Details ISBN0228010713 Author James M. Forbes Short Title Protestant Liberty Pages 352 Publisher McGill-Queens University Press Series McGill-Queens Studies in the History of Religion Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0228010713 ISBN-13 9780228010715 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-08-15 Imprint McGill-Queens University Press Place of Publication Montreal Country of Publication Canada Illustrations 2 tables UK Release Date 2022-08-15 Subtitle Religion and the Making of Canadian Liberalism, 1828–1878 Alternative 9780228010708 DEWEY 280.4097109034 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159348038;

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