Praise for Scholarship

“This is a brilliant and welcome collection” — John Witte, Jr., Center for the Study of Law and Religion, Emory University.

“[A]n unrivaled resource” — Teresa Bejan, Professor of Political Theory, University of Oxford.

“This is a really invaluable collection” — Rowan Williams, Former Archbishop of Canterbury.

“[A] timely exploration of the powerful religious convictions that underpinned military conflict” — Alexandra Walsham, Professor of Modern History, University of Cambridge.

“Matthew Rowley gives us a masterful treatment of that eternally challenging question: can religion be used to justify violence?” —Alan Ford, Emeritus Professor of Theology, University of Nottingham.

“Matthew Rowley’s insightful and lively new book provides a thoughtful engagement with the ever-vexed issue of religion and violence.” — Revd Helen Paynter PhD, Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence.

“[A]n important and timely work…. Rowley is to be praised for presenting such a clear analysis” — Alex BeetonRenaissance Studies.

“This is a fascinating exploration of how puritans understood the role of God in war” —Francis BremerNew England Quarterly.

“Rowley … points us to something better, namely a vision to Make America Better that honestly accounts for America’s historic sins and successes and her future promise.”—Judd Birdsall, Cambridge University.

“This compact, topical and lucidly written volume will be of interest to readers in a wide range of fields across the humanities and social sciences.”
Philip Gorski, Yale University.

 “This is a must for anyone who wants to truly understand the Trump era.”
Michael McKoy, Wheaton College.