Upstate Cauldron: Eccentric Spiritual Movements in Early New York State (Excelsior Editions)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (991 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1438455941 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 386 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Throw away your highlighter because you won t know where to stop. As the author myself of a half dozen books about Upstate New York, I found this book irresistible and absorbing. Sure-handed, even-tempered, and wry, Joscelyn Godwin is the ideal guide, and his book is one that all readers will want to have in hand as they explore this historically rich and important region. Godwin excels at telling the personal stories of preachers and prophets very nicely written and endlessly fascinating. He tells the story of a little-known historical chapter of the area with insight and grea
People like Timothy Brown, who built one of the most intricate (and most photographed) homes in Central New York with his own hands and out of his own head. What’s more, it is an important book for understanding a vital part of American religious history.” — Arthur Versluis, author of American Gurus: From Transcendentalism to New Age Religion. As the author myself of a half dozen books about Upstate New York, I found this book irresistible and absorbing.” — Chuck D’Imperio, author of Unknown Museums of Upstate New York: A Guide to 50 Treasures “Destined to become the definitive book on eccentric religion in this geographical area, this is a fascinating account of unusual and inventive religious figures and movements. Sure-handed, even-tempered, and wry, Joscelyn Godwin is the ideal guide, and his book is one that all
New York State History Amazon Customer I am really enjoying it. There is much here I have not read elsewhere, so I thank the author.. Disappointing Steve Derne Not much (if any) analysis. It does identify a range of eccentric, nonorthodox religious traditions, providing basic information about them. I expect more from a book published on a university press.. Mark Newbold said the history of religion in America that is remarkably good! Focusing on those groups that sprang from or. Professor Godwin has written a epoch making work on the history of religion in America that is remarkably good! Focusing on those groups that sprang from or intersected with the burned over, hallowed ground district of upstate and western New York. The sacred traditions, religious movements and leaders of these often forgotten sects are examined in rich detail. Placing the foundations of those groups in a historic perspective with the interdependent elements that lead to their development and often the appeal of these groups and the motivation of
Joscelyn Godwin is Professor of Music at Colgate University. . He has written many books on music, mysticism, and Western esoteric traditions