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The encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States / edited by George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport ; foreword by Martin E. Marty.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2016Description: 1 online resourceContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9781442244320
  • 1442244321
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States.DDC classification:
  • 277.3003 23
LOC classification:
  • BR515
Other classification:
  • online - EBSCO
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Contents:
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Summary: From the founding fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful influence in America-from its role in shaping politics and social institutions to its hand in art and culture. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues to play. This masterful multi-volume reference includes biographies of major figures in the Christian church in the United States, documents and Supreme Court decisions, and information on theology and theologians, denominations, faith-based organizations, immigration, art-from decorativ.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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From the founding fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful influence in America-from its role in shaping politics and social institutions to its hand in art and culture. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues to play. This masterful multi-volume reference includes biographies of major figures in the Christian church in the United States, documents and Supreme Court decisions, and information on theology and theologians, denominations, faith-based organizations, immigration, art-from decorativ.

v. 1. A-C -- v. 2. C-G -- v. 3. H-M -- v. 4. N-S -- v. 5. S-Z.