Religion and the Law in America: An Encyclopedia of Personal Belief and Public Policy
- ISBN-10
- 1851098631
- ISBN-13
- 9781851098637
- Category
- Religion / General
- Pages
- 547
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Abc-Clio Incorporated
- Author
- Scott A. Merriman
Description
Provides a collection of essays and alphabetical entries that cover the history of freedom of religion in the United States.
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