Dictionary of american religious biography

The second edition of this reference work (first published in 1977) has 125 additional biographies, for a total of 550 people influential in American religions.

For example, additional Mormon leaders such as Spencer Wooley Kimball and Parley Parker Pratt have been added. The author notes, moreover, that more than 350 of the original entries were revised and updated. Coverage is limited to those deceased before July 1, 1992.

Other improvements include boldface type for page numbers of main entries in the index and the addition of a selected bibliography at the end of the volume.

The work includes subjects from all chronological periods and most denominational affiliations.

The first edition of this award-winning reference, published in , contained biographical profiles of the most significant American religious figures.

The first edition of this award-winning reference, published in , contained biographical profiles of the most significant American religious figures.

Dictionary of American religious biography.

The first edition of this award-winning reference, published in , contained biographical profiles of the most significant American religious figures.

Dictionary of American Religious Biography.

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Only about 40 women were selected for inclusion. The author admits in his preface that more discussion of women as well as Native Americans and other minority groups is needed. The bulk of the entries are for mainstream Protestants plus 73 Roman Catholic and 23 Jewish leaders.

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