In Jesus Made in America, author Stephen Nichols takes a look at Christology of American Evangelicals throughout the years. Simply put, Nichols explains that how we view Christ today is based on how previous generations of American Evangelicals viewed Christ.
In the first four chapters, Nichols looks at the Christology from several groups influential Americans, groups such as the New England Puritans, the Founding Fathers, and the 20th-century Evangelicals who combated liberalism. These chapters are filled with quotes from the historical figures themselves, helping the reader see their view of Christ. Nichols shows the reader how, at different points in American Evangelical history, certain attributes of Christ were viewed in higher regard while others were downplayed.
The final four chapters take a look at how Christ is portrayed in today’s culture by four avenues: music, Hollywood, marketing/consumerism, and politics. For each avenue, Nichols looks at how Christ has been portrayed and shaped in the last 50 years, and how that has impacted the way we view Christ today. These outside influences have helped shape our current views of Christ, and not always for the good.
While not a thorough study on Christology in either historical or modern Evangelicalism, Jesus Made in America ably shows the connection between the two. This book is a helpful primer for Christians looking to study American culture’s view of Christ throughout the years. The later chapters would also serve as a helpful tool for youth workers, as it shows how the modern-day Evangelical view of Christ is shaped by cultural influences. Rating: 4.5/5
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