"Bracing" and "a Potent Reckoning": The First Review of BACKSLIDE Just Dropped

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In the meantime, the first official review of BACKSLIDE has just posted over at Publisher’s Weekly. I’m so grateful for those of you who have supported my writing over these past three years as I’ve been working on the new book. And I’m excited it’s almost here.

In solidarity,
Robby

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Publishers Weekly Review of BACKSLIDE (Excerpt)

I’m thrilled to see this strong review of BACKSLIDE that just posted yesterday at PW:

Bestselling religious scholar Jones (The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy) examines the connection between the rise of right-wing extremism and evangelical Christianity in his bracing latest. Jones grounds his critique in the dual theological and political roots of the term “backslide.” Jones sees this dual sense of backsliding as the core of Trumpism, arguing that “we are now living in a... backslidden nation.” Jones is adamant: “We can no longer pretend we do not know where this path will lead.” Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the “acknowledging of difficult truths.” It’s a potent reckoning.

Read the full review here.

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