God's Ambassadors: A History of the Christian Clergy in America (Pulpit & Pew)

The first book to tell the whole 400-year story of Americas clergy This book masterfully traces the history of Americas Christian clergy from the 17th - 21st Century, analyzing the changes in practice and authority that have transformed the clerical profession. The American clergy from the past four centuries constitute a colorful, diverse cast of characters who have, in ways both obvious and obscure, helped to shape the tone of American culture. For a well-rounded narrative of their story told by a master historian, this book is the one to read.