American religious leaders / Timothy L. Hall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hall, Timothy L., 1955-

Series:

American biographies

Facts on File library of American history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religious leaders--United States--Biography.

Religious leaders.

United States.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xvi, 430 pages : portraits ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Facts On File, [2003]

Summary:

Founded on the principle of religious pluralism, the United States comprises scores of religious traditions. Although the spiritual lives of most Americans throughout the nation's history are private and undocumented, an examination of the lives and influence of American religious leaders offers insights into the religious heritage of the United States. The men and women profiled in this book felt impelled variously to preach, to found schools or other institutions, or to debate the relationship between church and government in the observance of their spiritual convictions. In the process, they spread their ideas and shaped the religious thinking of generations of their fellow Americans. American Religious Leaders highlights the lives and achievements of more than 270 individuals who became important spiritual leaders.

Any reader with an interest in U.S. religious history will welcome this book. It features an introduction, glossary, general bibliography, two subject indexes that list entries by the subject's religious affiliation and year of birth, a comprehensive index, and nearly 60 photographs depicting prominent individuals.

Contents:

A to Z Entries 1

Entries by Religious Affiliation 410

Entries by Year of Birth 413.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 404-409) and index.

ISBN:

0816045348

OCLC:

49284351