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The material in this book, first published in 1990, provides
important documentation for the first generation of Rosicrucianism
in North America, especially the still vigorous Rosicrucian
Fraternity. These chapters reprinted here are so necessary to the
understanding of this most occult organization, and are otherwise
difficult to locate and read.
The material in this book, first published in 1990, provides
important documentation for the first generation of Rosicrucianism
in North America, especially the still vigorous Rosicrucian
Fraternity. These chapters reprinted here are so necessary to the
understanding of this most occult organization, and are otherwise
difficult to locate and read.
First published in 1992, this book focuses on the Muslim community
and how it has developed in North America. Divided into eight
sections, it traces the history of the Muslim community in North
America from the nineteenth century to the end of the
twentieth-century and examines different aspects of the community
such as Sectarian Movements, Islam in the African American
community and points of contact between Christian and Islamic
communities. The text includes a number of bibliographies to aid
further study and closes with a helpful directory of Muslim
organizations and centers in North America. This book will be of
particular interest to those studying Islam and Religion in North
America.
First published in 1992, this book focuses on the Muslim community
and how it has developed in North America. Divided into eight
sections, it traces the history of the Muslim community in North
America from the nineteenth century to the end of the
twentieth-century and examines different aspects of the community
such as Sectarian Movements, Islam in the African American
community and points of contact between Christian and Islamic
communities. The text includes a number of bibliographies to aid
further study and closes with a helpful directory of Muslim
organizations and centers in North America. This book will be of
particular interest to those studying Islam and Religion in North
America.
First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
First Published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor and
Francis, an informa company.
Preceded by three introductory essays and a chronology of major
events in black religious history from 1618 to 1991, this A-Z
encyclopedia includes three types of entries:
* Biographical sketches of 773 African American religious
leaders
* 341 entries on African American denominations and religious
organizations (including white churches with significant black
memberships and educational institutions)
* Topical articles on important aspects of African American
religious life (e.g., African American Christians during the
Colonial Era, Music in the African American Church)
The biographical sketches range from a paragraph to several pages
for such major figures as Martin Luther King. Entries for the
larger African American denominations are likewise several pages in
length, as are most of the topical articles.
A bibliography of 303 major texts on African American religion
follows the entries, most of which conclude with a list of
references specifically related to their subject. A directory
section provides the current addresses and telephone numbers of the
national headquarters of the churches and organizations covered in
the encyclopedia.
Covers the history, founders, beliefs, and literature of over five
hundred nonconventional and alternative religious movements.
Death and immortality, sexual prowess and surrender, intimacy and
alienation, rebellion and temptation. The allure of the vampire is
eternal. The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead, 3rd
edition, explores the historical, literary, mythological,
biographical, and popular aspects of one of the world's most
mesmerizing paranormal subject. This vast reference is an
alphabetical tour of the psychosexual, macabre world of the
soul-sucking undead.This exhaustive guide has more than 400 essays
to quench your thirst for facts, biographies, definitions, and
more.
In "Finding Enlightenment," J. Gordon Melton, a respected scholar
of traditional modern religions, chronicles the life of JZ Knight,
her extraordinary experiences as the channel for the ancient
warrior teacher Ramtha, and the school whose teachings are based on
the ancient wisdom of Gnosticism.
Located in Yelm, Washington, this esoteric mystery school was
founded by Knight in 1988. Melton presents the Gnostic teachings of
Ramtha and shows how the inner path of wisdom and knowledge is
accessible to students today.
From sacred mountains and places of pilgrimage to visions and
out-of-body travel, this reference explores unusual and unexplained
physical events, apparitions, and other phenomena rooted in
religious beliefs. Each entry features a balanced presentation and
includes a description of the phenomenon, the religious claims
surrounding the occurrence, and a scientific response. Touring the
world and history, this comprehensive reference includes entries on
angels, comets, Marian apparitions, and religious figures such as
Jesus, Mohammad, and Lao Tzu.
The Vampire in Folklore, History, Literature, Film and Television
is the most comprehensive listing of writings about the vampire and
related creatures covering material generated through the
nineteenth and twentieth century to the present. The listings
document the penetration of the vampire into all areas of Western
society from scholarly discourse to popular culture, from politics
to cook books. It especially reaches into to the mass market
aspects of vampire life in television and the movies from Bela
Lugosi's Dracula to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, True Blood, and the
Twilight Saga. Beginning with vampire folklore, the volume covers
historical writings, the vampire in literature, the cinema and
television, and its widespread appearing in academic writings and
its presence among true believers who want nothing more than to
become a child of the night.
This monumental, four-volume reference overviews significant events
and developments in religious history over the course of more than
five millennia. Written for high school students, undergraduates,
and general readers interested in the history of world religions,
this massive reference chronicles developments in religious history
from 3500 BCE through the 21st century. The set comprises four
volumes, treating the ancient world from 3500 BCE through 499 CE,
500 through 1399, 1400 through 1849, and 1850 through 2009. Each
volume includes hundreds of brief entries, arranged chronologically
and then further organized by region and religion. The entries
provide fundamental information on topics ranging from the
neolithic Ggantija temples near Malta through the election of Mary
Douglas Glasspool as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
in 2009. Global in scope and encyclopedic in breadth, this
chronology of world religions is an essential purchase for all
libraries concerned with the development of human civilization.
Provides interesting sidebars to entries on such topics as
monotheism and the problem of evil, the construction of the
Egyptian pyramids, Mesoamerican mythology, the legacy of
Charlemagne, the lives of various religious thinkers and leaders,
the Hundred Years' War, the indigenous religions of South Africa,
the Second Great Awakening, Potala Palace in Tibet, and many others
Offers a sweeping chronological presentation of faith and religion
over five millennia that enables readers to see the connections
between historical events and the evolution of various belief
systems Includes an extensive selection of photos that helps
readers visualize many of the topics discussed in the text
Encyclopedia of Protestantism explores the movement that began in
Europe in the 16th century, established itself in opposition to the
Roman Catholic Church, spread around the world, and today lives on
in thousands of individual denominations and parachurch
organizations. This comprehensive reference to Protestantism covers
its history, concepts, people, events, and major organizations
worldwide. A special effort has been made to also include those
parts of the world in which Protestantism did not take hold until
the 19th century, such as Asia, Africa, and Oceania.The entries
include: Amish; Biblical criticism; Black theology; The
Fundamentals; Hermeneutics; International Pentecostal Holiness
Church; Jehovah's Witnesses; Laying on of hands; Neo-Orthodoxy;
Nineth-five Theses; Ordination of women; Oriental Mission Society;
William Penn; Televangelism; and, Ulrich Zwingli.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, violent episodes involving cults are rare historically. But their potential to affect and disrupt civic life looms large and efforts to manage these incidents involve controversial issues of religious freedom, politics, state intervention, and public security. The interpretive challenge of this book is to provide a social scientific explanation for these rare events. The authors conclude that they usually involve some combination of internal and external dynamics through which a new religious movement and society become polarized.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, violent episodes involving cults are rare historically. But their potential to affect and disrupt civic life looms large and efforts to manage these incidents involve controversial issues of religious freedom, politics, state intervention, and public security. The interpretive challenge of this book is to provide a social scientific explanation for these rare events. The authors conclude that they usually involve some combination of internal and external dynamics through which a new religious movement and society become polarized.
The evolution of religious diversity and complexity in the United
States is explained clearly in this richly illustrated historical
work. This volume provides an overview of the more than 400 native
tribal religions at the time of Columbus, examines the major
survivors, and discusses contemporary efforts to breathe new life
into old faiths. The book charts the initial colonization and the
arrival of religious pioneers and tells how religious groups in the
post Revolutionary era struggled with their new dependence on
voluntary member support. This easy to read, easy to understand
reference work outlines the evolution, key developments, and
seminal figures in this most tolerant of religious settings.
American Religions: An Illustrated History is generously enhanced
with more than 200 illustrations-many of them rare-and written in
accessible language without scholarly jargon. Divided into eight
concise chronological and thematic chapters Includes a
comprehensive introduction and chapter bibliographies
Introducing the first authoritative guide to cover every aspect
of religious broadcasting from its inception in 1921 to the
present. "Prime Time Religion" contains over 430 entries chosen for
their historical importance, national or international impact,
exemplary nature, and longevity in the field of religious
broadcasting. The book covers all religious groups who have turned
to radio and television to promote their messages.
Encyclopedia of World Religions is a new series from ""Facts On
File"" that explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing
the living faiths and their historical and social background. Each
volume was written by an expert in the field, and reviewed and
approved by series editor, J. Gordon Melton. Ideal for high school
and junior college students, these authoritative references are
accessible enough to be of use to the general reader as well as the
serious scholar. Each volume includes approximately 600 A-to-Z
entries that provide easy access to the theological concepts,
personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that
helped shape the history of each religion and the way it is
practiced today. Fascinating introductions by each author place the
religion in context, and further readings, a bibliography, an
index, and approximately 80 black-and-white photographs complete
these invaluable resources.
This unique reference work provides students and the general public
alike with coverage of more than 2, 300 North American religious
groups in the U.S. and Canada -- from Adventists to Zen Buddhists.
The culmination of more than forty years of research, the
information is presented in 26 chapters, each of which focuses on a
different religious family. Each chapter includes an overview of
the familys history, followed by directory entries on specific
groups within that family. The directory entries provide factual
information including, when available, rubrics for membership
figures, educational facilities, and periodicals. This ninth
edition of Meltona s Encyclopedia of American Religions is an
enormous leap forward for a title already acclaimed for its unique
coverage. This edition is now two volumes instead of one,
reflecting the expanded coverage of Canadian religion. Volume 1
covers the U.S., and Volume 2 covers Canada; both volumes include
the same chapters for easy comparison between U.S. and Canadian
religious expression. The Canadian volume also includes the Defunct
Appendix (for all the religious groups that no longer exist), an
alphabetical listing of all religious groups, a geographic listing
for an additional way to search the content, and a subject index.
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