Peter W. Williams is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Comparative Religion and American Studies at Miami University. He is the author of Popular Religion in America and Houses of God .

"Unmatched in its usefulness for students and educators, lay readers, and professional historians to think more clearly about the complexities of religious life in America."-- The Historian "A towering achievement. Peter Williams has provided a magisterial study that does justice to the rich pastiche of religious life in America. The bibliography alone makes this an invaluable resource."--Randall Balmer, author of Religion in Twentieth-Century America "For coverage and liveliness of style, America's Religions is encyclopedic in the best sense of the word."--Kathleen Flake, Anglican and Episcopal History "A rich resource for historians who take the long view, for religionists who focus on specific traditions, and for Americanists who examine distinctive cultures. Each will find Williams's new edition packed with insight and highly adaptable to diverse course uses."--Stephen J. Stein, author of Alternative American Religions