"The Encyclopedia of American Religious History contains more than 700 articles on the complex tapestry that is this country's religious heritage. Organized in an accessible A-to-Z format, readers and researchers will find objective, thoughtful coverage of: important persons, denominations, key events and themes, movements and sects, controversial issues, and more. The coverage of topics long neglected by traditional historians, including the religious history of African Americans, women and Native Americans, is particularly strong in the encyclopedia. The authoritative text is supplemented by more than 150 illustrations, two indexes and hundreds of cross references, making the book an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the varied history of religion in the United States."