Storm of Words: Science, Religion, and Evolution in the Civil War Era (Religion and American Culture)

Synopsis

Introduction -- The Presbyterian And Orthodox Idiosyncrasy Of Mind -- Navigating By The Pole-star : The Engagement With Modernity -- A New And Frisky Science : Race, Religion, And The Response To Anthropology -- The Fidelity Of A Handmaid : Genesis And Geology In The Presbyterian South -- A Revolution In Our Church : Founding And Filling The Perkins Professorship -- The Serpent-trail Of Rationalism -- A Crown Pure And Bright : The Southern Presbyterian Evolution Controversy -- Conclusion. Monte Harrell Hampton. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.