{"title":"Jon Butler","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Jon Butler, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and religious studies. With an academic prowess that captures both the intricacies of historical landscapes and the nuanced evolution of religious thought, Jon Butler's writings are essential for anyone keen on understanding the complex interplay between religion and urban development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eGod in Gotham\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating exploration of how religious diversity subtly shaped New York City. Butler delves into the unique blend of faith and urban life, illustrating how religious adaptation and resilience mirrored the city's own transformation. This seminal work is a testament to Butler's ability to weave historical narrative with theological analysis, providing readers a profound understanding of both subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJon Butler's books are a treasure trove for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, offering deep dives into the military and social histories that have moulded modern societies. Whether you're a student of history, a religious studies scholar, or simply an intellectually curious reader, his works promise a combination of rigorous research and engaging storytelling. Explore our Jon Butler collection to embark on an enlightening journey through the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"god-in-gotham-by-jon-butler-9780674292215","title":"God in Gotham","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Are you there, God? It's me, Manhattan. Butler argues that far from being a Sodom on the Hudson, New York was a centre of religious dynamism throughout the 20th century.\"  \n- \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"What a pleasure it is to take a tour of Manhattan's sacred past led by one of the nation's preeminent religious historians.\"  \n- \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A masterwork by a master historian \u003ci\u003eGod in Gotham\u003c\/i\u003e should be an instant classic.\"  \n- Jonathan D. Sarna, author of \u003ci\u003eAmerican Judaism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Gilded Age Manhattan, religious leaders agonised over the fate of traditional faith practice amid chaotic and sometimes terrifying change. Massive immigration, urban anonymity, and the bureaucratisation of modern life tore at the binding fibres of religious community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet fears of the demise of religion were dramatically overblown. Jon Butler finds a spiritual hothouse in the supposed capital of American secularism as Catholics, Jews, and Protestants peppered the borough with sanctuaries. A centre of religious publishing and broadcasting, by the 1950s it was home to Reinhold Niebuhr, Abraham Heschel, Dorothy Day, and Norman Vincent Peale. While white spiritual seekers sometimes met in midtown hotels, black worshippers gathered in Harlem's storefront churches. Though denied the ministry almost everywhere, women shaped congregations, founded missionary societies, and fused spirituality and political activism. \u003ci\u003eGod in Gotham\u003c\/i\u003e portrays a city where people of faith embraced modernity and thrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000627970284,"sku":"9780674292215","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1424033482428.jpg?v=1763291149"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jon-butler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}