Prime-time religion : an encyclopedia of religious broadcasting / by J. Gordon Melton, Phillip Charles Lucas, Jon R. Stone.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Melton, J. Gordon.

Contributor:

Lucas, Phillip Charles

Stone, Jon R., 1959-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religious broadcasting--Christianity--Encyclopedias.

Religious broadcasting.

Religious broadcasting--Christianity.

Religious broadcasting--Islam--Encyclopedias.

Religious broadcasting--Islam.

Religious broadcasting--Encyclopedias.

Genre:

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

xvii, 413 pages : portrait ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Phoenix, Ariz. : Oryx Press, 1997.

Summary:

"Anyone interested in American religious life will welcome this volume and find it a most useful tool for assaying a signficant dimension of contemporary religious culture". -- from the Introduction by J. Gordon Melton

Introducing the first authoritative guide to cover every aspect of religious broadcasting from its inception in 1921 to the present. Prime Time Religion contains over 430 entries chosen for their historical importance, national or international impact, exemplary nature, and longevity in the field of religious broadcasting. The book covers all religious groups, from mainline Christian to non-Christian, who have turned to radio and television to promote their messages. Coverage extends from such well-known programs and personalities as the Old Fashioned Revival Hour, Oral Roberts, and Jerry Falwell, to the now-forgotten popular radio shows of the past. Each entry presents pertinent facts concerning the person, show, or organization profiled, followed by a list of source materials for further reading and research. All entries are thoroughly indexed and the text is enhanced with photographs and illustrations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references ([396]-398) and index.

ISBN:

0897749022

OCLC:

35848978