Thomas Tweed

My thoughts on @tomtweed.bsky.social's fascinating new book that retells American religious history through the lens of ecologies and technologies.

Can’t wait to talk about my book in Bryant Park on Wednesday at 7:00!
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A great piece on Pope Leo and women!
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Thanks so much for the generous review!
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Review: Religion in the Lands That Became America - Word&Way In this new book, Thomas A. Tweed offers a sweeping retelling of American religious history that shows how religion has enhanced and hindered human flourishing from the Ice Age to the Information Age.

@wordandway.bsky.social  calls Religion in the Lands that Became America " a unique and helpful account of the religious life of the peoples who have lived in these lands." Check out the review using the link! 

YouTube video by CongregationalLibrary Dr. Thomas Tweed on His Book, "Religion in the Lands That Became America"

Thanks to Kyle Roberts and the Congregational Library & Archives for the chance to discuss my new book and its implications for thinking about the Congregational legacy and US religious history.
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Did Washington Kneel in Prayer at Valley Forge? - Yale University Press Thomas A. Tweed— Did George Washington kneel in prayer at Valley Forge, as this image suggests? Before and after this 1866 engraving was printed in New York, some pious Americans... READ MORE

Did George Washington kneel in prayer at Valley Forge? That's the question Religion in the Lands That Became America author, Thomas A. Tweed asks in his new blog post. To find out, use the link below.

Inside The Vatican Christianity Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Each week, Colleen Dulle goes behind the headlines of the biggest Vatican news stories with America’s Rome correspondent Gerard O’Connell. They'll break down ...

A great snapshot of Pope Leo’s life!
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U.S. Bishops’ President Reacts to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act Reacting to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Archbishop Broglio, president of the USCCB, lamented the great harm the bill will cause to many of...

The US bishops say the new budget bill violates the principles of Catholic social teaching:

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New Campaign- "Conscience of the State" A Faithful Response to the Christian Nationalist War on History

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Very grateful for the generous book review, especially the kind words about its contemporary significance!
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Thomas Tweed on Substack Thanks, Kahlil, for a great conversation!

Thanks to Khalil Greene for the great conversation on his “History Can’t Hide” Substack podcast. substack.com/@tomtweed/no...
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It was a pleasure to talk with @jakebarrett25.bsky.social for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social about *Black Religion in the Madhouse.*

Opinion | Only Nonviolence Will Beat Trump

Nonviolence can beat Trump

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Thomas A. Tweed's "Religion in the Lands That Became America" Thomas A. Tweed is the Harold and Martha Welch Professor of American Studies and professor of history at the University of Notre Dame. A pa...

Applying Ford Madox Ford’s fun Page 99 Test:
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The religion team is a fantastic bunch of people who do some of the Center’s most interesting and innovative work. This is an amazing opportunity for someone looking to start a career in this field!

Yes, Gilded Age parallels: corruption, violence, economic inequality, spiritual crisis, racial inequity, decline in wellbeing & environmental degradation…
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Honored to be included with those wonderful scholars—and hoping that things get better!

Our new report on the role of Medicaid for women of child-bearing age in rural areas w/ state by state data is here

Medicaid covers 47% births in rural areas

Rural areas have been losing labor + delivery units. Medicaid cuts will make this scary situation even worse for moms and babies.

An inclusive green economy is one that improves human well-being and builds social equity while reducing environmental risks and scarcities

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Cover of Religion in the Lands That Became America

I’m thrilled that my new book from @yalepress.bsky.social was officially published this week. Thanks to all the students, colleagues, archivists, and librarians who helped along the way.

Thanks to @congrelib.bsky.social for the wonderful conversation about my book!
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I could not have written my most recent book without the resources made possible by the National Digital Newspaper Program. More information and ideas for action in the thread.

Display copies of Religion in the Lands That Became America

Thanks to History colleagues for the book launch yesterday & to Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore for the display!
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Join us to take a fresh look at American religious history on Wednesday, May 14th from 1-2 pm EDT with Dr. Thomas Tweed, author of the new book "Religion in the Lands That Became America."

Registration is free and open to all via our website at congregationallibrary.org/events/relig...

Childhood, Pain and Emotion Cambridge Core - History of Medicine - Childhood, Pain and Emotion

Looking forward to seeing this wonderful new book in the medical humanities: www.cambridge.org/core/books/c...
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Cover of Judith Weisenfeld, *Black Religion in the Madhouse: Race and Psychiatry in Slavery's Wake.* 30% discount from NYU Press with the code NYUAU30.

Today is the official publication day of *Black Religion in the Madhouse: Race and Psychiatry in Slavery's Wake*! Much gratitude to family, friends, students, and colleagues who engaged the project, and to librarians and foundations for support in the research process.

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We are witnessing our government institutions — whose independence is vital for the fair functioning of our legal system — being compromised and their integrity undercut in real time. This is how tyrants undermine democracy.

From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books (The Conversation) — The pope’s embrace of literature and history is a sharp contrast to some of his predecessors, a medievalist explains.

OPINION: Unlike many of his predecessors, Pope Francis has advocated for studying church history in a way that is unfiltered and authentic, flaws included.