The Black Church in the African American Experience
Description
A landmark study of the African American church, this book examines its history, institutions, leadership, and enduring influence on Black communities in the United States. It explores how churches have served not only as places of worship, but also as centers of education, social organization, political activism, cultural expression, and community support. The work considers the complex relationship between religious faith and the struggle for racial justice, tracing the church’s role from slavery and emancipation through the modern civil rights era. Grounded in sociology, history, and religious studies, it offers a nuanced portrait of one of the most important institutions in African American life.
Available Editions
paperback
Duke University Press
Published Jan 1, 1990
519 pages
ISBN: 9780822310730
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First Published
1990
Language
eng
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