Melton's encyclopedia of American religions / J. Gordon Melton, editor in chief ; James Beverley, associate editor ; Constance Jones, assistant editor ; Pamela S. Nadell, assistant editor. - Ninth edition. - 1 online resource (2 volumes) - Gale eBooks .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

volume 1. United States -- volume 2. Canada.

Comprehensive coverage of more than 2,300 North American religious groups in the U.S. and Canada -- from Adventists to Zen Buddhists. Information is presented in two distinct sections, essays and directory listings describing the historical development of religious families and providing factual information about each group within those families. Includes, when available, rubrics for membership figures, educational facilities and periodicals.

9781414462653


Sects--United States.
Cults--United States.
Sects--United States--Directories.
Cults--United States--Directories.
Sects--Canada.
Cults--Canada.
Sects--Canada--Directories.
Cults--Canada--Directories.


United States--Religion.
Canada--Religion.


Electronic books.

BL2525 / .M449 2017

200.973/03