American Religious Traditions: The Shaping of Religion in the United States

By Richard E. Wentz

Book Overview

In this revised edition of his Religion in the New World, Wentz extends his account of the shaping of America's diverse religious traditions. Wentz sketches the development and flowering of all the traditions--Native American, Reformed, Puritan, Roman Catholic, Restorationist--that proved decisive for American religion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800636163
• ISBN13: 9780800636166
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Interesting read

I needed this book for a sociology class in college. I find it pretty interesting even though I am not religious myself. A good read and a good book for anyone majoring in sociology or if you're just interested in different religions and how they affect society.

An accompanying CD-ROM includes the full text of the book

The fully revised edition of Department of Religious Studies of Arizona State University founder Richard Wentz, American Religious Traditions covers a vast array of religious traditions in America, each with its own history - from Native American traditions to Lutheran tradition, Roman Catholic tradition, the Jewish tradition, African American traditions, Funda-mentalist and Neo-Evangelical traditions, and much more. A survey that provides historical overviews and solid summaries of basic faiths and practices, American Religious Traditions is an excellent wide-ranging and quick-start introduction and reference. An accompanying CD-ROM includes the full text of the book for easy computer reference and searches, chapter summaries, discussion questions, web resources, and more.