measure of success, A
Book Description
A Measure of Success offers a fascinating exploration of how religious communities shape the cultural landscape of growing cities. Michael J. McTighe presents a detailed examination of Protestant influence in antebellum Cleveland, revealing how faith communities navigated their role in public life during a pivotal period of American urban development.
This scholarly work delves into the complex dynamics between spiritual conviction and civic engagement from 1836 to 1860. McTighe analyzes how Protestant communities wielded both formal and informal power, participating in everything from temperance movements and antislavery campaigns to benevolent work and civic ceremonies. The book illuminates the internal struggles within Protestant communities as they grappled with questions of identity, economic development, and social responsibility.
What makes this study particularly valuable is the author's development of a systematic methodology for measuring religious influence in society. Rather than focusing solely on institutional power, McTighe examines the full spectrum of culture-shaping activities, including private initiatives and quasi-public endeavors that extended Protestant values into the broader community.
For readers interested in understanding how spiritual communities can effectively engage with social change, this work provides concrete historical examples of both successful influence and eventual decline. The book demonstrates how religious groups can serve as catalysts for social transformation while revealing the challenges they face in maintaining their cultural impact over time.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 283 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Histoire
- ✓ Explore Églises protestantes
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Protestant
- ✓ Explore Histoire religieuse
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Christianisme et civilisation
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
