Roots and Branches: The Religious Heritage of Washington State

Roots and Branches searches out the many roots of this profound phenomenon we call "religion," looking at both faith communities and individuals. It examines Native American religious traditions; the role of the stalwart missionaries who came to the region; the building and shaping of secular and sacred institutions to sustain the family; the faithful in transition from frontier challenges to urban complexities; and contemporary changes deeply affecting religious groups and society as a whole. --- from book's back cover