"Factual information about the history, doctrines, and organization of more than 225 religious bodies is arranged alphabetically by denomination. Includes statistical data."
"The Handbook of Denominations has long been recognized as an accurate and objective source of information on religious bodies in the United States. It offers historical backgrounds, doctrinal summaries, and a wealth of statistical data. - Publisher."
"Presents updated entries on the major Christian denominations in the US, their historical background, their doctrines or main teachings, and their polity or structure of governance."
"The new, revised edition of a perennial reference favorite! The Handbook of Denominations is widely recognized as the most accurate, objective, and comprehensive source of information on America's religious denominations."@en
"A reference on America's religious denominations, with information on some 200 religious groups. Descriptions of denominations and sub- groups discuss historical background, doctrines and teachings, and governmental organization, and offer statistics on churches, members, schools, and institutions. Includes appendices of denominational headquarters, Evangelical traditions, and Pentecostal bodies, plus a glossary. This tenth edition incorporates a new format making it easier to identify large denominational families. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR."
"A sourcebook presenting information on 225 religious bodies, their beliefs, and work."

"Handbook of denominations in the United States"
"Handbook of denominations in the United States"@en
"Handbook of denominations in the United States"@pl
"Handbook of Denominations in the United States"
"Handbook of Denominations in the United States"@en
"Handbook of denominations in the United States : [their history, doctrines, organization, present status]"