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Religion in America is a comprehensive survey of the development of religious thought, institutions, and movements throughout United States history. Written by George C. Bedell, Leo Sandon Jr., and Charles T. Wellborn, this scholarly volume traces the evolution of American religion from the colonial era through the 1970s, examining the influence of faith on politics, culture, society, and national identity. Topics include Puritanism, religious liberty, the Great Awakenings, Protestantism and Catholicism, Judaism, Indigenous American religions, African American religious traditions, missionary movements, ecumenism, church-state relations, the Civil Rights Movement, new religious movements, and the changing religious landscape of modern America. Complete with bibliographical references and an index, this 527-page hardcover serves as an excellent resource for students, historians, clergy, and anyone interested in the rich and diverse history of religion in the United States.