Ebook: African American Religion: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
- Tags: African Americans, Religion
- Series: Very short introductions
- Year: 2014
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Language: English
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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.
Abstract: 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