Title: African
American-Religion
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Author: Albert Jordy Raboteau
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Date Published: May 1999
Format: Trade Cloth
Reviews and Commentary
The Publisher:
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.
School Library Journal:
Gr 9 Up-This scholarly yet readable book explores religious freedom as a core element of
American history and society. Raboteau traces the influences of black churches from
Colonial times and slavery through emancipation, urban migration, the Civil Rights era,
and the last half of the 20th century. He examines how the varied traditions of tribal
practices, Christianity, and Islam have contributed to African-American culture and
identity, especially in the struggle against racial bigotry. The extensive list for
further reading and in-depth indexing exhibit the careful attention to detail that is
reflected in this highly researched text. Well-captioned black-and-white photographs and
reproductions appear throughout, along with sidebars that highlight important figures and
ideas. A thorough look at a fascinating subject.
- Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
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