Congregations in America

Congregations in America
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 0674012844
ISBN-13 : 9780674012844
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Book Synopsis Congregations in America by : Mark Chaves

Download or read book Congregations in America written by Mark Chaves and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2004-05-15 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a comprehensive overview of the most significant form of collective religious expression in American society--local congregations--this book reveals that, despite the media focus on the political and social activities of religious groups, the arts are actually far more central to the workings of congregations.


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