| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white) |
| Series |
Very short introductions |
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Very short introductions.
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| Contents |
The Category of "African American Religion" -- Conjure and African American Religion -- African American Christianity: The Early Phase (1760-1863) -- African American Christianity: The Modern Phase (1863-1935) -- African American Christianity: The Modern Phase (1935-1980) -- African American Christianity since 1980 -- African American Islam -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
This title explores the history and circumstances of African American religion through three examples: conjure, African American Christianity, and African American Islam. It argues that the phrase 'African American religion' is meaningful only insofar as it describes how through religion, African Americans have responded to oppressive conditions |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from home page (viewed on October 1, 2014) |
| Subject |
African Americans -- Religion.
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RELIGION -- Comparative Religion.
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RELIGION -- Essays.
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RELIGION -- Reference.
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African Americans -- Religion
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780199380770 |
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0199380775 |
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9780199373130 |
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0199373132 |
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