Published October 30, 2006
by Greenwood Press .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Contributions | Eugene V. Gallagher (Editor), W. Michael Ashcraft (Editor) |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | 501 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL10289605M |
| ISBN 10 | 0275987124 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780275987121 |
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Introduction to New and Alternative Religions in America: African diaspora traditions and other American innovations Volume 5 of Introduction to New and Alternative Religions in America, Eugene V. Gallagher, ISBN , Editors: Eugene V. Gallagher, W. Michael Ashcraft: Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group, ISBNReviews: 1. Introduction to New and Alternative Religions in America is a great set, though its exorbitant price, roughly eighty dollars per volume (each approximately pages), means that libraries or other institutions will likely be the only ones able to afford it. In addition to his most recent book, Ashcraft is the co-author with Eugene V. Gallagher of the five-volume set, Introduction to New and Alternative Religions n in America. In addition to his most recent book, Ashcraft is the co-author with Eugene V. Gallagher of the five-volume set, Introduction to New and Alternative Religions n in America. Links: A Historical Study of New Religious Movements (most recent book) Ashcraft’s page. Diversity and .
Perhaps the most comprehensive general examination of American NRMs is Eugene Gallagher and William Ashcraft’s edited Introduction to New and Alternative Religions in America. This five-volume collection covers most aspects of NRMs in the United States. Each volume addresses a major area of study, e.g., Asian traditions and African Diasporic. History of Religion in America. Introduction The issue of religious freedom has played a significant role in the history of the United States and the remainder of North America. Europeans came to America to escape religious oppression and forced beliefs by such state-affiliated Christian churches as the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England.. That civil unrest fueled the desire of. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the major forms of alternative religions: Cults, Sects, New Religious Movements, the New Age, Fundamentalism, Pentecostalism, Ethnic Religions and Quasi-religions. Stephen Hunt presents sociological insights into the rise of alternative religions, their beliefs and practices, their impact, who. This book goes a long way toward helping to dispel ignorance about these alternative religions.” ― Paul Muller-Ortega, Michigan State University “America’s Alternative Religions fills a real need in the literature of non-mainline religions, religions that have typically been marginalized and Reviews: 6.
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