Publication

1996 - Facts on File

Language

English

Word Count

200,000 words, Guess

Page Count

800 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL11359312M
  • ISBN-139780816035458
  • ISBN-100816035458
  • OCLC Control Number32167559
  • Library of Congress Control Number96002487
and 2 more
  • Goodreads1136339
  • LibraryThing1890092

Classifications

  • LCCBL2525 .Q44 1996

Description

A comprehensive reference on American religion and religious life, past and present. It covers many forms of religion such as Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, African-American religion, alternative religious movements and sects, trends such as Scientology and the Jesus Movement, and Native American religions. Some 700 alphabetical entries address important people, denominations, organizations, controversial issues (e.g., abortion, evolution, homosexuality), events and themes, and movements. All entries include bibliographic citations and cross-references. With 120 b&w illustrations as well as synoptic and general indexes.

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