Melton's encyclopedia of American religions / J. Gordon Melton, editor in chief.
TITLE:
Melton's encyclopedia of American religions / J. Gordon Melton, editor in chief.
Alternate Title:
Encyclopedia of American religions
Publication Date:
2009
Publication Information:
Detroit, Mich : Gale, Cengage Learning,
Edition:
8th ed.
Physical Description:
1386 p.
Geographic Term:
Additional Contributors:
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Presents coverage of more than 2,500 North American religious groups in the U.S. and Canada, from Adventists to Zen Buddhists. Entries contain essays and directory listings that describe the historical development of religious families and give factual information about each group within those families, including, where available, headquarter location, membership figures, a listing of educational facilities and information on periodicals published by the group.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780787696962
