The U.S. is one of the most religious places on Earth, but it is also a nation of shocking religious illiteracy. Religion scholar Prothero makes the provocative case that to remedy this problem, religion should be taught in the public schools.
In this exploration of the Jesus icon in America, the author discusses the history of American religion--including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism--in terms of its relationship to Jesus. He also examines the changing manifestations of Jesus in response to changing cultural currents, and American's perceptions of Jesus.
The Encyclopedia of American Religious History contains more than 700 articles on the complex tapestry that is this country's religious heritage. Organized in an accessible A-to-Z format, readers and researchers will find objecting, thoughtful coverage of: important persons, denominations, key events and themes, movements and sects, controversial ...
Asian religions have a long and intriguing history in America. For over two centuries, Asian immigrants have been coming to America and bringing their religions with them. Some Americans have reacted with alarm to the arrival of heathen religions on American shores, while others have taken refuge in lamas from Tibet, yogis from India, and Zen ...
Prothero, Assistant Professor of Religion at Boston University, offers this first historical study of cremation in America. With information culled from historical and religious texts up to trade journals, Prothero examines the burgeoning legitimacy of and changing attitudes toward cremation.
Prothero, Assistant Professor of Religion at Boston University, offers this first historical study of cremation in America. With information culled from historical and religious texts up to trade journals, Prothero examines the burgeoning legitimacy of and changing attitudes toward cremation.
The United States has long been described as a nation of immigrants, but it is also a nation of religions in which Muslims and Methodists, Buddhists and Baptists live and work side by side. This book explores that nation of religions, focusing on how four recently arrived religious communities - Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs - are shaping ...
"Encyclopedia of American Religious History, Third Edition" outlines the numerous philosophers, personalities, social issues, and cultural histories of religious practices throughout American history. Special emphasis is placed on recent developments in religious life in this country and the historical contributions of people long neglected by ...
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