America's Religions: From Their Origins to the Twenty-first Century (3rd edition)

By: Peter W. Williams

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Synopsis: In this comprehensive survey, Williams offers concise descriptions of the background, beliefs, practices, and leaders of America's most influential and distinctive religious movements and denominations. Thoroughly revised and updated, this third edition of America's Religions incorporates the latest scholarship on religion and considers timely issues such as status of Muslims in the United States after September 11, 2001; the impact of religion on American politics, especially concerning the emergence of the Religious Right; and the intense battles fought within the Catholic Church and other denominations over the status of gay marriage and accusations of clergy members' sexual abuse. This edition also includes thirty-eight new illustrations of key persons in American religious history and notable places of worship.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 529 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780252097706
Related ISBNs:: 9780252039614, 9780252081125
Publisher:: University of Illinois Press
Date of Addition:: 10/05/16
Copyrighted By:: Peter W. Williams
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Textbooks
Grade Levels:: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.