Author : Albert J. Raboteau
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780807009338
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis A Fire in the Bones by : Albert J. Raboteau
Download or read book A Fire in the Bones written by Albert J. Raboteau and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 1996-12-19 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating collection of essays, Albert Raboteau reexamines the rich history of the African-American religious experience. Through his exploration of traditions that include the Baptist revivals, the AME Church, Black Catholics and African Orisa religions, Raboteau demonstrates how the active faith of African-Americans shaped their institutions and empowered their struggle for social justice throughout their history.