Erecting the Pulpit

Erecting the Pulpit by Amy Laura Hall explores a lesser-known form of Christian Nationalism that intertwines faith, masculinity, capitalism, and political power, tracing its evolution from Theodore Roosevelt to Donald Trump. Drawing on personal experiences and wide-ranging cultural observations, the book examines how religious rhetoric has been shaped to support authority, influence public policy, and reinforce social hierarchies. With a clear focus on the ways evangelicalism and moral leadership have been used to legitimize power, it offers a compelling look at the intersection of faith and politics in American history.