Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States (eBook)

George Thomas Kurian, Mark A. Lamport (Herausgeber)

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2016
2864 Seiten
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-4422-4432-0 (ISBN)

Infos

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 decorative arts and film to music and literature—evangelism and crusades, women’s issues, racial issues, civil religion, and more.

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From the Founding Fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful influence in the United Statesfrom its role in shaping politics and social institutions to its hand in inspiring art and culture. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues to play. This masterful five-volume reference work includes biographies of major figures in the Christian church in the United States, influential religious documents and Supreme Court decisions, and information on theology and theologians, denominations, faith-based organizations, immigration, artfrom decorative arts and film to music and literatureevangelism and crusades, the significant role of women, racial issues, civil religion, and more.The first volume opens with introductory essays that provide snapshots of Christianity in the U.S. from pre-colonial times to the present, as well as a statistical profile and a timeline of key dates and events. Entries are organized from A to Z. The final volume closes with essays exploring impressions of Christianity in the United States from other faiths and other parts of the world, as well as a select yet comprehensive bibliography. Appendices help readers locate entries by thematic section and author, and a comprehensive index further aids navigation.

Autor

George Thomas Kurian (1931–2015) was president of the Encyclopedia Society and the editor of sixty-five books, including numerous encyclopedias and dictionaries. He was also a fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. He was the editor, among others, of The World Christian Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization, and Encyclopedia of Christian Literature. Mark A. Lamport is a professor at graduate schools in the United States and Europe. He is co-editor of Encyclopedia of Christian Education, and editor of the forthcoming Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation and Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South.

Inhalt

Foreword by Martin E. MartyPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionContextual Snapshots of Christianity in the United StatesA Snapshot of Pre-Colonial and Colonial ChristianityA Snapshot of Nineteenth Century Christianity in the USA Snapshot of Twentieth Century Christianity in the USA Snapshot of the Future of Christianity in the USStatistical Profile of Christianity in the United States (2015)Timeline: Milestones in the History of Christianity of the United StatesVolume 1: A-EVolume 2: F-JVolume 3: K-NVolume 4: O-RVolume 5: S-ZPerspectives of Christianity in the United StatesAn Asian Impression of Christianity in the United StatesAn Atheist Impression of Christianity in the United StatesAn Australian Impression of Christianity in the United StatesA European Impression of Christianity in the United StatesA Jewish Impression of Christianity in the United StatesA Middle Eastern Impression of Christianity in the United StatesA Post-Modern Impression of Christianity in the United StatesA South American Impression of Christianity in the United StatesSelected Bibliography (Listed by Thematic Section)AppendicesA: Christianity in the Context of All Religions in the United States of AmericaB: Entries Listed by Thematic SectionsC: Entries Listed by Author

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.11.2016
• Vorwort: Martin E. Marty
• Zusatzinfo: 112 Illustrations including: - 112 Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
• Schlagworte: Christianity in America • Religion in America
• ISBN-10: 1-4422-4432-1 / 1442244321
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4422-4432-0 / 9781442244320