Peter J. Thuesen

A History of Christianity in America

World Religions

“American Christianity is an incredible mosaic, and Mark Granquist captures its vibrancy in this lively and engaging history. Students and specialists alike will appreciate the insight and clarity he brings to every topic, from the rise of state churches in colonial America to the ‘God gap’ between Republicans and Democrats in today’s US politics. A superb resource for the classroom or for anyone seeking a reliable guide to Christianity in America.”

A History of Luther Seminary

History & Biography

“In the hands of distinguished historian Mark Granquist, this history of the ELCA’s largest seminary is much more than the story of one institution. Luther Seminary is a microcosm of American Lutheranism’s remarkable odyssey from ethnic insularity to mainline establishment. It wasn’t always a smooth journey. Granquist tells it straight, recounting bygone battles (when Norwegian-speaking professors fought over the fine points of predestination) and recent ones (when sexuality, ecumenism, and budgets were the flash points). Through it all emerges a picture of a seminary that remains adaptable and strong—an enduring witness to Christian truth in a secular age.”

American Tricksters

Foreword

“"The human psyche's dynamics are intrinsically part trickster': so William Jackson tells us in this delightfully wise study of a classic American archetype. The fruit of his prodigious talents as a scholarly hunter-gatherer with his keen insights as an interpreter, Professor Jackson's latest book is an unparalleled treasure for anyone interested in the American experience and the primordial thought patterns that have shaped it.”

Desiring Certainty

Theology

“Ever since evangelicals made biblical inerrancy a litmus test of orthodoxy in the latter half of the twentieth century, the doctrine has cried out for critical scrutiny. Jason Hentschel’s compelling, learned account finally fills this void. A major achievement.”

God Saves

Theology

“For Christians wondering what to think about the doctrine of election, God Saves is the best book ever written. With pastoral sensitivity, sound exegesis, and beautiful prose, Boulton dispels entrenched misconceptions and reveals the electing God to be the ecstatic heart of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures. Election is not about a chosen few, Boulton shows, but about a God whose saving work cannot be bounded by any doctrine. Boulton’s book is a treasure.”