religion

Examines various alternative religions, or New Religious Movements, that have existed in the United States from colonial times through the twentieth century and from the perspectives of both insiders and outsiders.

Tours the ever-shifting landscape of nineteenth-century America, reflecting the constant change of religious life in that century.

An illustrated exploration of Slavic mythology and folklore.

Presents an overview of Indian, Japanese, and Chinese religious and mythological traditions, discussing primary and lesser gods and goddesses, demons, philosophers, and sacred texts. Includes a sampling of stories about creation, destruction, and the underworld.

Explores freedom of worship, as guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, along with its history and importance to the formation of the United States of America.

Explores the mythology of ancient Egypt, discussing how each person, aided by individual gods and goddesses, had a duty to help keep the powers of evil from taking over the world.

Presents an introduction to religion in colonial America, discussing the Native American beliefs, the role of science in religion, and the diversity of faith found in the colonies.

An introduction to the world of ancient Greece, looking at aspects of religion and the gods, and including photographs of artifacts, definitions, and quotations.

Describes the role of religion in ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period, including the diverse gods and goddesses the people worshipped, their creation myths, and the role of priesthood.