Understanding American Culture: The Theological and Philosophical Shaping of the American Worldview

In this historical overview of Western civilization Dr. Rogers traces the theological and philosophical forces that shaped Western culture. From the beginnings of Judaism 4000 years ago to the Greeks 2500 years ago to Christianitys confrontation with and transformation of the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages the Renaissance the Enlightenment the establishment of America and the emergence of the postmodern perspective it has been the dynamic tension between the Judeo-Christian tradition Classical Philosophy and the philosophical perspectives that emerged from it that has shaped the American worldview making us who we are.