The Blackwell companion to religion in America

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Label

The Blackwell companion to religion in America

Statement of responsibility

edited by Philip Goff

Title variation

Companion to religion in America

Contributor

• Goff, Philip, 1964-

Subject

• United States -- Religion

Language

eng

Summary

• "A remarkable achievement. This work draws on an impressive array of scholars of American religion to provide in brief and accessible form a series of introductions to key topics in the field, including excellent bibliographies. It should be on the desk of anyone who teaches about religion in America." Peter W. Williams, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio --
• "These helpful and well-chosen essays supplement existing encyclopedias by focusing upon how the study of religion in America itself has changed. Students and scholars alike will appreciate the volumes reflection on defining and studying the field, following it from its origins in c̀hurch history' to the present day mix of approaches, strategies, and new topics that characterize American religious histor. In short, the companion tells us how we got from there to here." Paula Kane, University of Pittsburgh --
• Over the past two decades, the writing of American religious history has finally blossomed to embrace some of the unique voices and viewpoints that have been ignored for too long. Reflecting this rich diversity of new perspectives, The Blackwell Companion to Religion in America has gathered together dozens of prestigious scholars from across the field's generations. --
• In a series of thought-provoking original essays, these leading contributors consider a wide range of issues relating to the presentation and explication of religious history in the United States. Topics addressed extend from religion traditions explored range from Baptists and Methodists to Buddhists and Mormons. Each essay maintains an unwavering critical eye to enhance our understanding of how these subjects are discussed at different times during our history. Collectively, this groundbreaking new volume represents the most sustained effort by scholars of American religious history to provide insights into the historiography of religion and its creation within evolving political and social frameworks. --
• Presented with clarity and eloquence The Blackwell Companion to Religion in America provides scholars and students alike with an inavailable source of information about the diverse religions history of the United States. --Book Jacket

Member of

• Blackwell companions to religion

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

200.973

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

LC call number

BL2525

LC item number

.B58 2010

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Series statement

Blackwell companions to religion