TY - MANSCPT AU - Kurian,George Thomas AU - Lamport,Mark A. AU - Marty,Martin E. TI - Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States SN - 9781442244313 AV - REF BR 515 .E52 2016 PY - 2016/// CY - Lanham, Maryland PB - Rowman & Littlefield KW - Christianity KW - United States KW - Encyclopedias N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Volume 1. A-C -- volume 2. C-G -- volume 3. H-M -- volume 4. N-S -- volume 5. S-Z N2 - From the founding fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful influence in the United States from its role in shaping politics and social institutions to its hand in inspiring art and culture. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues to play. This masterful five-volume reference work includes biographies of all major figures in the Christian church in the U.S., influential religious documents and Supreme Court decisions, information on theology and theologians, denominations, faith-based organizations, immigration, art from decorative arts and film to music and literature, evangelism and crusades, the significant role of women, racial issues, civil religion, and more.--Publisher description ER -