Evangelical America: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Religious Culture

An essential new reference work for students and general readers interested in the history, dynamics, and influence of evangelicalism in recent American history, politics, and culture.• Provides readers with an understanding of contemporary American evangelicalism's history, key individuals, organizations, and beliefs through detailed coverage of more than 180 topics• Documents the diversity of the Evangelical movement under a common core umbrella of doctrinal beliefs.• Displays the breadth of American evangelical interaction in social and cultural issues and in debates in recent American history.