Richard Mouw --Fuller Theological Seminary "This is a profound study of how the gospel relates to the North American context. Dyrness combines cross-cultural sensitivities with theological astuteness and a solid grasp of American experiences and traditions. His brief analysis of Robert Schuller's 'contextualized message' is simply brilliant! I recommend this book with much enthusiasm." Gabriel Fackre --Andover Newton Theological School "As an astute observer of American culture and an able theologian, Dyrness brings the biblical text to bear on the modern context. A learned work with evangelical power." --Lesslie Newbigin "An illuminating survey of the interaction between the gospel and American society through the centuries and an assessment of their present relations.".