Book Reviews Archives - Kristin Kobes Du Mez

American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Book Reviews

Jemar Tisby’s How to Fight Racism

Jemar Tisby has a new book out this week, How to Fight Racism. Is it any good? First, some personal history. I first met Jemar Tisby at an academic conference, long enough ago that I can’t even remember which one. By…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJanuary 7, 2021

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American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Book Reviews Church History

Evangelicals: The Problem with Insider History

This is a post about the history of evangelicalism. But as with many things these days, it starts with the election of Donald Trump. Or, more precisely, with the night before the election of Donald Trump. ‘Twas the evening of…

Kristin Kobes Du MezNovember 21, 2019

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Book Reviews Church History Talks & Lectures

A Conversation with Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks

https://youtu.be/CA1LHHFxjhk Summary: The complete recording featuring Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez and award winning author Dr. Randal Jelks. February 16, 2019 at Schuler Books & Music, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Faith and Struggle in the Lives of Four African Americans: Ethel…

Kristin Kobes Du MezFebruary 20, 2019

Book Reviews Donald Trump

This Ridiculous “Spiritual Biography” of Trump is No Joke

In David Brody and Scott Lamb’s book, grace for the president abounds. David Brody and Scott Lamb know they have their work cut out for them. “Donald Trump” and “spiritual life” don’t generally appear in the same sentence, after all.…

Kristin Kobes Du MezSeptember 28, 2018

Book Reviews Christian Thought Sexual Abuse & #MeToo

Biblical Porn: Mark Driscoll’s Evangelical Empire – an interview with author Jessica Johnson

Feminist anthropologist Jessica Johnson has just published a fascinating study, Biblical Porn: Affect, Labor, and Pastor Mark Driscoll’s Evangelical Empire, with Duke University Press. She joins us today to discuss her timely new book. KDM: What led you to decide…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJuly 12, 2018

American Evangelicalism Book Reviews Christian Thought

Fear, Power, Nostalgia, and the 81 Percent

John Fea has two intended audiences for his new book, Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump. On the one hand, he dedicates this book “to the 19 percent”—to the segment of white evangelicals who (at least according to exit poll…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJune 29, 2018

Book Reviews Christian Women Recommended Reading

History and the Human Condition: Reflections on Kate Bowler’s Everything Happens for a Reason

I remember the day a couple years back when my Facebook feed was suddenly overtaken with grief. Kate Bowler, the preeminent historian of the prosperity gospel, but more importantly beloved friend to so many in my circle of religious historians,…

Kristin Kobes Du MezFebruary 22, 2018

Book Reviews Christian Thought

Time for Kierkegaard

Summer is here. For academics, that means there just might be time to pick up a random book and read it for pleasure. For those of us in American religious history, Heath Carter has just tweeted a handy list of 150…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJune 15, 2017

American Evangelicalism Book Reviews Church History

A New Moral Vision

Interview with Andrea Turpin. First published in Anxious Bench: Patheos.com. 12 January 2017. If you clicked on this link because you’re desperately seeking a new moral vision, this might not be exactly what you’re looking for. But perhaps you can…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJanuary 12, 2017

American Evangelicalism Book Reviews Church History

Ask the Author: David Swartz on Moral Minority

First published in Historical Horizons: Calvin History Department Blog. 29 April 2016. We’re in the midst of a fascinating political season. As we look to potential realignments, particularly when it comes to the role of evangelicals in party politics, it…

Kristin Kobes Du MezApril 29, 2016

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