An Introduction Neusner, Jacob Editor mixed material bibliography Kentucky Westminster John Knox Press 1994 monographic en English

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Native American religions, Protestantism, Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and most other world religions have something in common: They are all practiced in America. Americans are religious people. We cannot fully understand America, says volume editor Jacob Neusner, without making sense of its diverse religious life. We need to understand what religion is thought to be, how it works, and why it matters to people. The contributors to this volume provide basic information about each religion, give its history, review the figures who founded it, and emphasize how each religion appeared in America. Throughout, concern is fiven to two questions: How does religion shape American life? and How does religion impact the political life of this country? Each chapter ends with questions for discussion, essay topics for further study, and a section that examines significant vocabulary in each tradition. This book will bring insight to the reader, ignite discussion, and allow an understanding of the many peoples and religions of America. 200.9730664253008 Transformatio Library Bandung Theological Seminary 200.973 Nau w 01201900576 Textbook 200.973 Nau w 51MNR4JR31L._AC_UL320_.jpg 93404 2019-01-16 09:29:46 2024-11-09 08:15:01 machine generated