J. Gordon Melton Michael Tlanusta Garrett J. Gordon Melton
Few populations around the world have been as deeply affected by outside cultures as Native Americans. The wide variety of people who lived in America prior to Western migration possessed an equally wide variety of faith practices and beliefs. This book is about how those beliefs began, how they changed due to the influence of outside forces, and how Native Americans today are working to preserve their faiths. Tied deeply to the land and to nature, Native American faiths share some common traits. Native American Faith in America explores these basic beliefs, the coming of the long knives, and...
Few populations around the world have been as deeply affected by outside cultures as Native Americans. The wide variety of people who lived in America...
A survey of the history of African-American religion, this publication discusses the many ways that African-Americans celebrate faith, the significant role that faith has played in their communities, and the influence that faith has had on society at large.
A survey of the history of African-American religion, this publication discusses the many ways that African-Americans celebrate faith, the significant...
Constance Jones James Daniel Ryan J. Gordon Melton
Encyclopedia of World Religions is a new series from Facts on File that explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing the living faiths and their historical and social background. Each volume was written by an expert in the field, and reviewed and approved by series editor J. Gordon Melton. Ideal for high school and junior college students, these authoritative references are accessible enough to be of use to the general reader as well as the serious scholar. Each volume includes approximately 600 A-to-Z entries that provide easy access to the theological concepts, personalities,...
Encyclopedia of World Religions is a new series from Facts on File that explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing the living faiths and t...
Encyclopedia of World Religions is a new series from Facts on File that explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing the living faiths and their historical and social background. Each volume was written by an expert in the field, and reviewed and approved by series editor J. Gordon Melton. Ideal for high school and junior college students, these authoritative references are accessible enough to be of use to the general reader as well as the serious scholar. Each volume includes approximately 600 A-to-Z entries that provide easy access to the theological concepts, personalities,...
Encyclopedia of World Religions is a new series from Facts on File that explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing the living faiths and t...
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 who have turned to radio and television to promote their messages.
Introducing the first authoritative guide to cover every aspect of religious broadcasting from its inception in 1921 to the present. "Prime Time Re...
This comprehensive bibliography covers writings about vampires and related creatures from the 19th century to the present. More than 6,000 entries document the vampire's penetration of Western culture, from scholarly discourse, to popular culture, politics and cook books.
Sections by topic list works covering various aspects, including general sources, folklore and history, vampires in literature, music and art, metaphorical vampires and the contemporary vampire community. Vampires from film and television--from Bela Lugosi's Dracula to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, True Blood and the...
This comprehensive bibliography covers writings about vampires and related creatures from the 19th century to the present. More than 6,000 entries doc...