Encyclopedia of American religions

ISBN: 978-0-7876-7702-2 (el. kniha)
Physical Description: electronic remote 1408 s. ;
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Farmington Hills : Gale Group, 2003

Melton, J. Gordon 1942- (Author).

Summary: Comprehensive coverage of more than 2,300 North American religious groups in the U.S. and Canada -- from Adventists to Zen Buddhists. Information is presented in two distinct sections, essays and directory listings describing the historical development of religious families and providing factual information about each group within those families. Includes, when available, rubrics for membership figures, educational facilities and periodicals.