Covers the significant religious denominations and movements that have originated or flourished in North America, from the beginning of European settlement to t

Today, such issues as abortion, capital punishment, sex education, racism, prayer in public schools, and family values keep religion and politics closely entwin

A fundamental and well-illustrated reference collection for anyone interested in the role of women in North American religious life.

There has always been an intricate relationship between religion and politics. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the interrelation of relig

Contains nearly 600 brief entries on the world's religious traditions.