American Cosmology and the Rhetoric of Inaugural Prayer.

Medhurst, Martin J.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ177468

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1977

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

American Cosmology and the Rhetoric of Inaugural Prayer

Medhurst, Martin J.

Central States Speech Journal, 28, 4, 272-81, W 77

Examines the invocation delivered by Bishop William P. Cannon at the Carter inauguration and contends that the invocation departs from previous inaugural prayer rhetorical forms and may indicate serious implications for both religious and political persuaders. (MH)

Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Higher Education, Political Influences, Presidents, Religion, Religious Factors, Rhetoric, Rhetorical Criticism, Speeches

Publication Type: N/A

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: N/A

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A