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

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

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

"The Oxford Encyclopedia of Religion in America brings together state-of-the-art scholarly, peer-reviewed articles on religion in America. The encyclopedia is o