{"product_id":"9780745322360","title":"For Zion's Sake: The Judeo-Christian Tradition in American Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the role of religion, especially religious extremism, in American culture. In particular, it examines the development of the Judeo-Christian tradition, its impact on America's self-image, and the way it has influenced America's attitude to the Arab World.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Christian Right has become a very powerful force in American politics. Its basic belief in Christian Zionism has resulted in a steadfast commitment to the establishment of the state of Israel and to its aggressive expansion, and has made Zionism a central part of government policy, for both Republicans and Democrats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuad Sha'ban shows how this is not a new phenomenon: what he terms the 'Vision of Zion' in American life has its roots in literature, the arts and internal politics from colonial times until today. Looking in detail at a wealth of resources, including religious and literary texts, as well as official political statements, he pieces together a subtle account of how America's Puritan roots have fostered a specifically religious political culture that encourages hatred and suspicion of the Muslim World in domestic and foreign policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47020055068912,"sku":"9780745322360","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780745322360_p0.jpg?v=1772805007","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780745322360","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}