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Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Religious Sites in America: A Reference Guide - 9781576071540 - KEX0212543
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Religious Sites in America: A Reference Guide

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Description for Religious Sites in America: A Reference Guide Hardcover. Num Pages: 508 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1065.

Ranging over the incredibly diverse American religious expression, Religious Sites in America explores more than 160 worship sites as representative examples of individual beliefs and practices.

Religious Sites in America examines the location, origin, and history of each site, its size and accessibility, and its purpose and influence. Entries examine uniquely American worship: a passion play enacted by the Hermanos Penitentes, high holy days celebrated over the Internet, and peyotism, one of the oldest worship practices indigenous to the continent.

Because all sites are active religious centers, entries detail site supervision, location, and layout, and include telephone and fax numbers and e-mail ... Read more

A detailed timeline charts the growth of widespread religious expression in America. A glossary, an extensive bibliography, a subject index, and illustrations complete the coverage.


  • Detailed timeline charts the growth of widespread religious expression in America
  • Glossary, extensive bibliography, subject index, and illustrations included
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Product Details

Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Number of Pages
508
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781576071540
SKU
KEX0212543
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-2

About Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an educator and expert in classical mythology, literature, and the humanities.

Reviews for Religious Sites in America: A Reference Guide
"Will fit nicely in travel and contemporary religion collections as well as reference sections. An essential purchase." - Library Journal "This detailed guide will be useful in any collections supporting the study of comparative religion, anthropology, sociology and American culture." - Lawrence Looks at Books "Snodgrass is broadly inclusive of a refreshing array of spiritual traditions. . . . Recent ... Read more

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