Background
Wind, James Preslyn was born on June 7, 1948 in St. Louis. Son of Preslyn August and Roberta Catherine (Dierker) Wind.
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Whether Christian churches, Jewish synagogues, Islamic mosques, Buddhist temples, or the gathering places for other faiths, buildings designed for worship are significant to both their own community of believers and their larger communities. Coming to understand the history of places of worship, therefore, is an essential element in understanding the historical fabric of these communities. Places of Worship offers the abundant insights of an experienced historian of American religion. Using illustrations from a wide diversity of congregations, Wind suggests ways in which answers may be sought. In two enlightening appendices, he also provides guidance to important published works on American religion and a directory of denominational archives and historical agencies. But perhaps his greatest contribution is to emphasize the necessity of viewing any religious community as a dynamic, evolving social organism. The author not only offers a comprehensive rationale for including political and secular influences from each era covered by the religious group's history, he also explains to the reader the most effective use of these resources. Because of its fresh perspective, this volume will prove invaluable to anyone exploring the history of American places of worship. Places of Worship is Volume 4 in The Nearby History Series.
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Wind, James Preslyn was born on June 7, 1948 in St. Louis. Son of Preslyn August and Roberta Catherine (Dierker) Wind.
Bachelor, Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, 1970. Master of Divinity, Lutheran School Theology, Chicago, 1974. Master of Sacred Theology, Lutheran School Theology, Chicago, 1981.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1983.
Assistant pastor, Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, 1978-1981; research associate, Institute for Advanced Study Religion, University of Chicago, 1981-1983; director research and publications, Park Ridge Center for Study Health, Faith and Ethics, Chicago, 1984-1990; senior fellow, Park Ridge Center for Study Health, Faith and Ethics, Chicago, since 1990; program director, religion division, Lilly Endowment, Inc., Indianapolis, since 1990.
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Member American Academy Religion, American Society Church History.
Married Kathleen Marie Buuck, June 19, 1971. Children: Joshua James, Rachel Kathleen.