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Asian Religions In America: A Documentary History
Editor: Tweed, Thomas A.; Editor: Prothero, Stephen
Paperback; 36 Halftones, 5 Line Illustrations
432 pages
Published: June 1999
Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019511339X

Asian Religions in America presents the breadth and depth of the American encounter with Asian religions through a wide range of documents -- written and visual, from both elite and popularculture -- dating from 1788 to the present. Selections discuss Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Shinto, Confucianism, and Taoism and their places in the American religious landscape. Entries aredivided into four chronological periods: before 1840, 18401924, 1924-1965, and 1965 to the present The editors have provided an introduction that gives a brief overview of the key beliefs and practices of the major Asian religious traditions.For over two centuries, Asian immigrants have been coming to America and bringing their religions with them. This study shows the breadth and depth of the American encounter with Asian religions.


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