Made In America: The Shaping of Modern American Evangelicalism

by Michael Scott Horton

There is a crisis of truth in our time, asserts Michael Horton, even in our evangelical church. And it is due at least in part to our cultural accommodation. Horton believes the time has come to call evangelicals back to faith and truth.

Genres: Theology, Christianity, Nonfiction, Cultural, American History

Paperback

First published July 1, 1991

About the author

Dr. Horton has taught apologetics and theology at Westminster Seminary California since 1998. In addition to his work at the Seminary, he is the president of White Horse Inn, for which he co-hosts the White Horse Inn, a nationally syndicated, weekly radio talk-show exploring issues of Reformation theology in American Christianity. He is also the editor-in-chief of Modern Reformation magazine. Before coming to WSC, Dr. Horton completed a research fellowship at Yale University Divinity School. Dr. Horton is the author/editor of more than twenty books, including a series of studies in Reformed dogmatics published by Westminster John Knox.

Reviews

[Nathan White · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating insight into American Christianity and how it as developed over the centuries. Dr. Horton is at his best when he critiques the modern church and points out her flaws. He's a little heavy on critique, as there is very little positive or remedial discussion. And at times his argumentation can be a bit exhausting, as he elaborates on a few things page after page after page --especially in the middle chapters. But even still, this is a very important book, and a forerunner to his marvelous work, "Christless Christianity." I highly recommend it to the semi-serious reader, as some of the philosophy and argumentation is a bit challenging at times.

[Vanessa Yu · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for all Christians

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

An incisive critique of the American Evangelical movement, ‘Made in America’ describes the American church’s gradual conformity to the spirit of the age with brevity and insight.

[Clara Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is not an easy read but it was well worth the effort. Horton argues that American Evangelicals have move from doctrine to emotive feeling. Horton lists songs that we sing which bring an emotive response instead of looking at what God did for us. He is very specific quoting televangelists and Dallas Seminary professes that he disagrees with. All of his quotes are carefully footnoted. He laments the loss of thing and the loss of community that characterizes much of the evangelical world.

[Michial · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was America really a born again Christian nation?

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Horton does a masterful and accurate job diagnosing the foolishness of American Christianity in this present age and analyzing the historical reasons behind it.