Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Religion and the American West : (Record no. 102987)

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LC control number 2023936344
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780826365118
Qualifying information (hardcover)
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 0826365116
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System control number (OCoLC)1397072660
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Holding library AJMA
050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number BL2527.W47
Item number R445 2023
050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number N6510.5.R45
Item number R45 2023
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Classification number 200.978 Rel
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092 ## - LOCALLY ASSIGNED DEWEY CALL NUMBER (OCLC)
Classification number 200.978 Rel
245 00 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Religion and the American West :
Remainder of title belief, violence, and resilience from 1800 to today
Statement of responsibility, etc edited by Jessica Lauren Nelson ; foreword by John Vanausdall.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc Albuquerque, New Mexico
Name of publisher, distributor, etc University of New Mexico Press
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2023
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent ix, 193 pages
Other physical details illustrations (chiefly color) ;
Dimensions 27 cm
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Companion to an exhibition entitled "Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West" held at the New-York Historical Society, September 22, 2023-February 25, 2024. Curated by Marci Reaven and Lily Wong.
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-191).
505 00 - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Miscellaneous information Foreword /
Statement of responsibility John Vanausdall --
Miscellaneous information Introduction /
Statement of responsibility Jessica Lauren Nelson --
Miscellaneous information Chapter One.
Title Sacred spaces : religion, land, and identity in the Trans-Appalachian West (1800-1840) /
Statement of responsibility Jessica Lauren Nelson --
Miscellaneous information Chapter Two.
Title Religion and empire : mythic trails, stolen homelands, and forced migration in the antebellum West (1840-1860) /
Statement of responsibility Danae Jacobson --
Miscellaneous information Chapter Three.
Title Frontier violence : making Americans and the myth of the West (1860-1890) /
Statement of responsibility Konden Smith Hansen --
Miscellaneous information Chapter Four.
Title Religion here and now /
Statement of responsibility Daisy Vargas --
Miscellaneous information Conclusion. A
Title Visual epigraph /
Statement of responsibility Jessica Lauren Nelson --
Miscellaneous information Bibliography --
-- Contributors.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc Religion and the American West offers a lavishly illustrated and comprehensive overview of the ways religion has shaped the idea of the American West and how the region has influenced broader religious and racial categories. Starting when the concept of the "American West" emerged in the early nineteenth century and continuing through modern times, Religion and the American West explores the interplay between a wide range of American belief systems, from established world religions to new spiritual innovations. Weaving together more than a hundred evocative images with compelling narrative and analysis, the book provides a fresh perspective on the story of religion and the American West. Each chapter offers revealing stories of key people, movements, and events within a larger framework of American history, showing how a diverse range of beliefs and worldviews helped shape the very idea of the West. For many people, religion was a way of constructing and defending a home for themselves in the American West. Sometimes these definitions came into conflict with each other, often in violent ways, as when Chinese immigrants were persecuted for maintaining their burial practices, or when Protestant attempts to establish missions led to warfare. At other times, religion helped strengthen a sense of community, such as the interconnected Jewish congregations established across the West. The historical roots of these various definitions continue to shape the world around us. A stunning selection of material and print culture illustrates the varied range of religious expressions across the history of the American West. Additionally, the book includes reflections from scholars and community members explaining the importance of items featured in the illustrations. These mini essays amplify a wide range of voices and perspectives, providing unique insight into the way sacred objects function within different communities. Collectively, the contributors challenge longstanding definitions of the American West and provide a new narrative that recenters our attention on the lived experiences of diverse peoples and communities. The book also serves as a companion publication for the New York Historical Society's traveling exhibition "Acts of Faith." Religion and the American West is a story of vibrant innovation and tragic conflict, showcasing how historical actors and modern day readers wrestle with the meaning of religious belief in the American West.
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Local note 116565
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Art, American
Geographic subdivision West (U.S.)
General subdivision History.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Religion in art
General subdivision History.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Art and religion
Geographic subdivision West (U.S.)
General subdivision History.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Religion and sociology
Geographic subdivision West (U.S.)
General subdivision History.
650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element History
General subdivision United States
-- State & Local - West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)
650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Art
General subdivision Subjects & Themes
-- Religious
650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Religion
General subdivision History
650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Art, American.
650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Art and religion.
650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Religion.
650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Religion and sociology.
650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Religion in art.
651 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--GEOGRAPHIC NAME
Geographic name West (U.S.)
General subdivision Religion
-- History.
651 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--GEOGRAPHIC NAME
Geographic name West (U.S.)
General subdivision In art
-- History.
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Geographic name West United States.
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Nelson, Jessica Lauren
Relator code Ed.
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Source of classification or shelving scheme
Koha item type 200 - 299
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