| The Roman Catholics in America Revised Edition Contributor(s): Carey, Patrick (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275958027 ISBN-13: 9780275958022 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1996 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Catholic - Religion | Comparative Religion |
| Dewey: 282.73 |
| Lexile Measure: 1700 |
| Series: Denominations in America (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.26" W x 9.08" (0.70 lbs) 206 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Catholic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This text provides the student with an historical overview of the people and events that have shaped Roman Catholicism in the United States. It begins with a look at the roots of the American Catholic tradition during the time of Columbus and the arrival of missionaries to the New World. The chapters that follow trace the history of Catholicism from the colonial period to the present day. Fair minded and informative, this book will be useful to anyone teaching a course on Roman Catholicism or American Religion. |