Religion: Religion in the US

This authoritative and cutting edge companion brings together a team of leading scholars to document the rich diversity and unique viewpoints that have formed the religious history of the United States, and represents the first sustained effort to fully explain the development of American religious history and its creation within evolving political and social frameworks.

Print book, in Geisel Library (5th floor, BL2525 .C645 2012).
Thematic exploration of American religious history and culture and follows with twenty topical chapters, each of which illuminates the dominant questions and lines of inquiry that have determined scholarship within that chapter’s chosen theme. Contributors also outline areas in need of further, more sophisticated study and identify critical resources for additional research. The glossary, “American Religious History, A–Z,” lists crucial people, movements, groups, concepts, and historical events, enhanced by extensive statistical data.

Explores contemporary American religion in all its diversity. In addition to profiling religious groups, from the modern forms of Catholicism and Judaism to cults such as Heaven's Gate and the Branch Davidians, the set includes articles on cultural, social, and legal issues, as well as holidays and celebrations, the arts, and other topics. 2 volumes.

Comprehensive coverage of more than 2,300 North American religious groups in the U.S. and Canada -- from Adventists to Zen Buddhists. Information is presented in two distinct sections, essays and directory listings describing the historical development of religious families and providing factual information about each group within those families.

Covers a range of legal issues that affect the roles of religion and law in American society. Entries provide coverage of key court decisions, case studies, concepts, individuals, religious groups, organizations, and agencies shaping religion and law in today's society.

Examines how religious history and practices are woven into the political, social, cultural, and historical landscape of North America. This authoritative four-volume reference work explains the origins, development, adaptation, influence, and interrelations of the many faiths practiced, including major world religions, new religious sects, cults, and religious movements that originated or had an influence in the United States.

Printed book, in Geisel Library (Reference, 2nd Floor West, BR535 .E52 2005).

Printed book, in Geisel Library (5th Floor, E184.A65 N67 2003).

Printed book (five volumes) in Geisel Library (Reference, 2nd Floor West, BR515 .E52 2016).

Printed book, in Geisel Library (5th Floor, E98.R3 H73 2000).

Printed book, in Geisel Library (5th Floor, E98.M4 L98 1998).

Printed book, in Geisel Library (Reference, 2nd Floor, BL458 .E52 2006).