Queen, Edward L.,

Encyclopedia of American religious history / Edward L. Queen II, Stephen R. Prothero, and Gardiner H. Shattuck, Jr. ; Martin E. Marty, editorial adviser ; book producer, Marie A. Cantlon. - 3rd edition. - 1 online resource (3 volumes (xx, 1160 pages)) : illustrations - Facts on File library of American history Gale eBooks . - Facts on File library of American history. .



List of entries -- Authors and contributors -- Foreword to the second edition -- Introduction -- A short history of religion in America -- Entries A to Z -- Synoptic index -- General index.

Reflects the significant issues and the current state of American religious history. It outlines the numerous philosophers, personalities, social issues, and cultural histories of religious practices throughout American history. Special emphasis is placed on recent developments in religious life in this country and the historical contributions of people neglected by mainstream religious historians, including African Americans, Native Americans, and women.



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Religious biography--United States--Encyclopedias.


United States--Religion--Encyclopedias.

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