Prime-Time Religion - An Encyclopedia of Religious Broadcasting

Introducing the first authoritative guide to cover every aspect of religious broadcasting from its inception in 1921 to the present. Prime Time Religion contains over 430 entries chosen for their historical importance, national or international impact, exemplary nature, and longevity in the field of religious broadcasting. The book covers all religious groups who have turned to radio and television to promote their messages.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction by J. Gordon Melton
Entries
Appendix A: National Religious Broadcasters, Founders
Appendix B: National Religious Broadcasters, Presiding Chairmen
Appendix C: National Religious Broadcasters, Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Appendix D: Blease Amendment to the Dill Radio Control Bill of 1926
Appendix E: Sustaining Time
Appendix F: Christian Colleges and Universities with Broadcasting Programs
Appendix G: Selected Historic Highlights of Religious Broadcasting
Appendix H: Selected Bibliography
Index

About the author

Phillip Lucas, J. Gordon Melton, Jon R. Stone

Product details

• Authors: Phillip Lucas, Melton J. Gordon, Stone Jon R.
• Assisted by: Phillip Lucas (Editor), J. Gordon Melton (Editor), Jon R. Stone (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.01.1997
• EAN: 9780897749022
• ISBN: 978-0-89774-902-2
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Religion, Television, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, History of Religion, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Church history, c 1919 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period)