Author: Michael J. McTighe
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791418253
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
As a framework for this analysis, he develops a methodology for measuring the success, or influence, of religion in a particular society.
A Measure of Success
Author: Michael J. McTighe
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791418253
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
As a framework for this analysis, he develops a methodology for measuring the success, or influence, of religion in a particular society.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791418253
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
As a framework for this analysis, he develops a methodology for measuring the success, or influence, of religion in a particular society.
Western Reserve Historical Society Publication
John D. Rockefeller
Author: Grace Goulder Izant
Publisher: Cleveland : Western Reserve Historical Society, 1972 [c1973]
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
For more than sixty years, Rockefeller called Cleveland home: it was where he married and raised his children, where he launched his business career, where he kept a secluded retreat, and where he was buried.
Publisher: Cleveland : Western Reserve Historical Society, 1972 [c1973]
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
For more than sixty years, Rockefeller called Cleveland home: it was where he married and raised his children, where he launched his business career, where he kept a secluded retreat, and where he was buried.
Timetables of African-American History
Author: Sharon Harley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684815788
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
From the first African communities in North America to the days of slavery, from the aesthetic achievements of the Harlem Renaissance to the political triumphs of the civil rights movement, from Harriet Tubman's creation of the Underground Railroad to the election of Carol Moseley Braun -- the first black woman senator -- in 1992, this comprehensive book illuminates African Americans both famous and little known. Thousands of entries document historical moments, laws and legal actions, and noteworthy events in the areas of religion, the arts, sports, education, and science and technology. The varied accomplishments of black Americans come to life in brief profiles of Louis Armstrong, Salt-N-Pepa, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Joe Louis, Wilma Rudolph, Paul Robeson, General Colin Powell, and hundreds of others.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684815788
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
From the first African communities in North America to the days of slavery, from the aesthetic achievements of the Harlem Renaissance to the political triumphs of the civil rights movement, from Harriet Tubman's creation of the Underground Railroad to the election of Carol Moseley Braun -- the first black woman senator -- in 1992, this comprehensive book illuminates African Americans both famous and little known. Thousands of entries document historical moments, laws and legal actions, and noteworthy events in the areas of religion, the arts, sports, education, and science and technology. The varied accomplishments of black Americans come to life in brief profiles of Louis Armstrong, Salt-N-Pepa, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Joe Louis, Wilma Rudolph, Paul Robeson, General Colin Powell, and hundreds of others.
A Guide to Greater Cleveland's Sacred Landmarks
Author: Lloyd H. Ellis (Jr.)
Publisher: Sacred Landmarks (Kent State)
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
An informative guide to the Cleveland area's houses of worship The sacred landmarks of Cleveland and the surrounding area provide a fascinating array of architectural styles and often serve as visual focal points and social centers in the area's many ethnic communities. In A Guide to Greater Cleveland's Sacred Landmarks, author Lloyd Ellis describes the origins of the area's religious communities, outlines the history of their buildings, interprets their architectural styles, and provides details on significant interior features. Ellis profiles seventy-five Protestant churches, fifty-seven Catholic churches, eight Jewish institutions, eight Orthodox churches, three Mosques, two Unitarian churches, and a Hindu temple, and provides readers with fifteen recommended tours around Cuyahoga County. He describes each structure by explaining its importance as a religious, cultural, or architectural landmark, and accompanies each entry with an exterior photograph. In addition to serving as a reference to thriving religious institutions, A Guide to Greater Cleveland's Sacred Landmarks preserves the memory of the area's extinct or endangered religious communities, passing the stories of past generations to generations in the future. Anyone interested in greater Cleveland's architectural, religious, and ethnic history will welcome this well-researched and richly illustrated guide.
Publisher: Sacred Landmarks (Kent State)
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
An informative guide to the Cleveland area's houses of worship The sacred landmarks of Cleveland and the surrounding area provide a fascinating array of architectural styles and often serve as visual focal points and social centers in the area's many ethnic communities. In A Guide to Greater Cleveland's Sacred Landmarks, author Lloyd Ellis describes the origins of the area's religious communities, outlines the history of their buildings, interprets their architectural styles, and provides details on significant interior features. Ellis profiles seventy-five Protestant churches, fifty-seven Catholic churches, eight Jewish institutions, eight Orthodox churches, three Mosques, two Unitarian churches, and a Hindu temple, and provides readers with fifteen recommended tours around Cuyahoga County. He describes each structure by explaining its importance as a religious, cultural, or architectural landmark, and accompanies each entry with an exterior photograph. In addition to serving as a reference to thriving religious institutions, A Guide to Greater Cleveland's Sacred Landmarks preserves the memory of the area's extinct or endangered religious communities, passing the stories of past generations to generations in the future. Anyone interested in greater Cleveland's architectural, religious, and ethnic history will welcome this well-researched and richly illustrated guide.
Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1448
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1448
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
The Old Stone Church
Guide to Microforms in Print
Prominent Families of New York
Author: Lyman Horace Weeks
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
A Standard History of Elkhart County, Indiana
Author: Abraham E. Weaver
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Elkhart County (Ind.)
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Elkhart County (Ind.)
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description