Anointed with Oil: How Christianity and Crude Made Modern America explores the intertwined histories of religion and energy in the United States. Award-winning historian Darren Dochuk uncovers how oil discoveries since the Civil War have shaped American society, from boosting its global power to transforming religious practices and political landscapes. Spanning over a century, this comprehensive narrative covers diverse locales—from West Texas oil fields to international oil markets like Saudi Arabia and Alberta’s tar sands—shedding light on the profound impacts of petroleum on religion, business, and politics in America. This groundbreaking work offers new insights into contemporary debates around faith, economy, and environmental policy.