America's Religions: From Their Origins to the Twenty-first Century
by Peter W. Williams
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A classroom perennial and comprehensive guide, America's Religions lays out the background, beliefs, practices, and leaders of the nation's religious movements and denominations. The fourth edition, thoroughly revised and updated by Peter W. Williams, draws on the latest scholarship. In addition to reconsidering the history of America's mainline faiths, it delves into contemporary issues like religion's impact on politics and commerce; the increasingly high profile of Buddhism, Hinduism, and show more Islam; Mormonism's entry into the mainstream; and battles over gay marriage and ordination. show lessTags
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Peter W. Williams is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Comparative Religion and American Studies at Miami University. He is the author of Popular Religion in America and Houses of God.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 200.973 — Religion The Bible & Christianity Religion History, geographic treatment, biography North America United States
- LCC
- BL2525 .W485 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions American
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- English
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