African-American religion / Albert J. Raboteau.
Material type:
TextSeries: Religion in American lifeDescription: 142 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cmISBN: 0195106806Subject(s): African Americans -- Religion -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: 277.3/0089/96073 LOC classification: BR563.N4 | R235 1999
Contents:
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.
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.
| Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard High School Library | 277.300/RABOTEAU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39844400032757 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-139) and index.
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.
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.
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