America's Religions: From Their Origins to the Twenty-first Century

America's Religions: From Their Origins to the Twenty-first Century by Williams, Peter W.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780252081125.

A classroom perennial and comprehensive guide, Americas Religions lays out the background, beliefs, practices, and leaders of the nations religious movements and denominations. The fourth edition, thoroughly revised and updated by Peter W. Williams, draws on the latest scholarship. In addition to reconsidering the history of Americas mainline faiths, it delves into contemporary issues like religions impact on politics and commerce; the increasingly high profile of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam; Mormonisms entry into the mainstream; and battles over gay marriage and ordination.