The World of the Eighteenth Century (for English Majors): Religion
English majors, and all others, are welcome to use this guide to understand the cultural & historical context in which the literature being read was created.
St. Scholastica, by Gian Domenico Tiepolo (1727-1804).
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Religion in the 18th Century
The History of Western Philosophy of Religion
Call Number: Ref. BL51 .H575 2009
5 volumes. Biographical articles. See Volume 3 - "Early Modern Philosophy of Religion."
The History of Science and Religion in the Western Tradition
Call Number: Ref. BL245 .H57 2000
Scholarly articles with bibliographies on the convergence of science, philosophy, and religion.
Encyclopedia of Religious Revivals in America
Call Number: Ref. BV3773 .E53 2007
2 volumes. Topical and biographical articles. Some specific to time periods.
Encyclopedia of Easter, Carnival, and Lent: A Guide to This Season's Joyous Celebration and Solemn Worship, Including Folk Customs, Religious Observances, History, Legends, Folklore, Symbols, and Related Days from Europe, the Americas, and Around the Worl
Call Number: Ref. GT4935 .G85 2002
The traditions of the Easter season.
Encyclopedia of Christmas: Nearly 200 Alphabetically Arranged Entries Covering All Aspects of Christmas, Including Folk Customs, Religious Observances, History, Legends, Symbols, and Related Days from Europe, America, and Around the World
Call Number: Ref. GT4985 .E45 2000
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