The Routledge Historical Atlas of Religion in America (Routledge Atlases of American History)

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First Published in 2001. Charting the history and geographic development of American religions The Routledge Historical Atlas of Religion in America displays in vibrant visual and textual detail the intimate relationship between American spiritual belief and the events that formed the nation. Mirroring the variety found in Americas religious past and present coverage focuses on such diverse topics as: Indigenous American Religions Russian Orthodoxy French Catholicism The Puritans Judaism in the Colonies The Great Awakening American Metaphysical Movements African American Churches The Mormons Islam Buddhism and German Sects in Colonial America. Loaded with more than 50 full-color maps charts and illustrations The Routledge Historical Atlas of Religion in America is an indispensable reference for those interested in the American religious experience.