The Book: This is the first broad survey of American religious architecture, a cultural cross-country expedition that will benefit travelers as much as scholars. Beautifully illustrated with over 100 b&w photographs, this handsome book provides a highly accessible look at how Americans shape their places of worship into multifaceted reflections of their culture, beliefs, and times.
paperback - 7" x 11" - 324 pages
The Author: Peter Williams, Distinguished Professor of Religion and American Studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is the author of Popular Religion in America and other books.