Stephen R. Prothero

Edward L. Queen

Gardiner H. Shattuck

In hundreds of thoughtful, informative entries, Encyclopedia of American Religious History, Fourth Edition outlines the numerous philosophers, personalities, social issues, and cultural histories of religious practices throughout American history.

Encyclopedia of American Religious History

A - L.

M - Z, Index

A - L

Praise for the previous edition : Choice "Outstanding Academic Title, 2002" "Highly Recommended."

Discusses the religious diversity in the United States, with more than 700 articles on important people, religious denominations, organizations and sects, significant events and themes, key issues, and movements.

The Encyclopedia of American Religious History

Warren Frederick Ilchman

Stanley Nider Katz

Edward L. Queen II

Though voluntary association for the public good is often thought of as a peculiarly Western, even Christian concept, this book demonstrates that there are rich traditions of philanthropy in cultures throughout the world. Essays study philanthropy in Buddhist, Islamic, Hindu, Jewish, and Native American religious traditions, as well as many other cultures.

Edward L. Queen

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