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Book SynopsisThis biography traces Roosevelt's personal religious odyssey from youthful faith and pious devotion to a sincere but more detached adult faith. Based in large part on personal correspondence and unpublished archival materials, this book offers a new interpretation of an extremely significant historical figure.
Trade ReviewI found Wetzel's book to be a page turner. It is well written, insightful, fast paced for an academic book, and accessible to the general reader...Wetzel deserves praise for writing a highly readable biography that convincingly portrays Roosevelt as one of America's most influential evangelists. * Clifford Putney, Journal of Church and State *
In this highly readable volume, Wetzel explains the religious views of Roosevelt in a way that will satisfy scholars and undergraduate or general readers alike. He skillfully interprets the evidence without reading into it more than is warranted. His conclusions are therefore convincing. To be both thorough and concise is truly remarkable, and speaks to Wetzel's command of the material. * Hans P. Vought, Fides et Historia *
Wetzel does a fine job integrating Roosevelt's religious convictions with his politics and contextualizes Roosevelt's brand of Christianity with the various strands of Christianity at work in the US during Roosevelt's era. Clear, well-written, and thought-provoking, this book provides an important dimension into the public and private Roosevelt. * M. A. Genovese, CHOICE *
Table of ContentsChapter One: Doer of the Word, 1858-1876 Chapter Two: Trust in the Lord and Do Good, 1876-1886 Chapter Three: Preacher of Righteousness, 1886-1901 Chapter Four: Hearkening Unto Joshua, 1901-1909 Chapter Five: Wielding the Big Stick, 1901-1909 Chapter Six: Standing at Armageddon, 1909-1914 Chapter Seven: The Kingdom of God on Earth, 1909-1914 Chapter Eight: A Great Crusader, 1914-1919 Selected Bibliography
