Deborah Vansau Mccauley

Broschiertes Buch

Mountain Holiness

A Photographic Narrative

Beschreibung

Beautiful photographs of the independent churches of Central Appalachia, combined with the history of the churches and interviews with members. A representative window in to the material and oral culture of central Appalachia's independent Holiness heritage. A book that will fascinate anyone who cares about these traditions, as well as anyone concerned with the preservation of America's most vital folkways.

Autor

About the Authors: Deborah Vansau McCauley is a leading authority on religion in Appalachia and is the author of Appalachian Mountain Religion: A History. Laura E. Porter became familiar with Appalachian religion while pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Union Theological Seminary; she is presently a computer consultant for religious and relief organizations. Warren E. Brunner is a renowned photographer of Appalachia who has lived and worked in Berea, Kentucky, for nearly half a century. He has published three collections of photographs of the region. Patricia Parker Brunner, his wife, is an ordained Southern Baptist deacon who holds an M.A. in biblical studies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Tennessee Press
• First Edition, First edition
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 256mm x 203mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 617g
• ISBN-13: 9781572332089
• ISBN-10: 1572332085
• Artikelnr.: 21822570