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African-American religion

Title
African-American religion / Albert J. Raboteau.
Author
Raboteau, Albert J.
Publication
  • New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.
  • ©1999

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Description
142 pages : illustrations, map; 24 cm.
Summary
Examines the history of religious practice by African Americans and the development of religious institutions, regional movements, and important personalities from the time of slavery up to the twentieth century.
Series Statement
Religion in American life
Uniform Title
Religion in American life
Subject
  • African Americans > Religion > Juvenile literature
  • African Americans > Religion
Genre/Form
  • Literature.
  • Juvenile works.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-139) and index.
Contents
Beginnings -- Independent African Church movement -- "Invisible Institution": Religion among the slaves -- In search of Canaan: Emancipation and the limits of freedom -- From plantation to ghetto: Religion in the city -- Black freedom struggle -- Black faith: Continuity within change -- Glossary -- Chronology -- Further reading.
ISBN
  • 0195106806
  • 9780195106800
LCCN
98033669
OCLC
  • ocm39659759
  • 39659759
  • SCSB-1881903
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library