Written by a team of American religious scholars, Encyclopedia of American Religious History, Revised Edition charts new territory in its coverage of the depth and breadth of religious history and diversity in the United States.

Drawing on current scholarship, this timely two-volume encyclopedia reflects the significant issues and the present state of the field of American religious history. More than 800 thoughtful, informative entries–100 of which have been added or revised for this edition–outline the numerous philosophers, personalities, social issues, and cultural histories of religious practices throughout American history. Special emphasis has been given to recent developments in American religious life and the historical contributions of people long neglected by mainstream religious historians, including African Americans, Native Americans, and women.

New and revised entries include:

• Branch Davidians
• Jimmy Carter
• Dalai Lama
• Jerry Falwell
• Habitat For Humanity
• Heaven's Gate
• Hsi Lai Temple
• Identity Movement
• Insight Meditation Society
• Islamic Society
• Jainism
• John Cardinal O'Connor
• Philanthropy
• Religious violence
• Pat Robertson
• Tecumseh.