African American Religion : A Very Short Introduction / Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

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Offers a provocative historical and philosophical treatment of the religious life of African Americans. Glaude argues that the phrase "African American religion" is meaningful only insofar as it singles out the distinctive ways religion has been leveraged by African Americans to respond to different...

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Uniform Title:Very short introductions ; 397.
Main Author: Glaude, Eddie S., Jr., 1968-
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2014]
Series:Very short introductions ; 397.
Subjects:
African Americans > Religion.
RELIGION / Psychology of Religion.
Christentum.
Religion.
Schwarze.
USA.
Physical Description:xviii, 142 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Format: Book
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Summary:
Offers a provocative historical and philosophical treatment of the religious life of African Americans. Glaude argues that the phrase "African American religion" is meaningful only insofar as it singles out the distinctive ways religion has been leveraged by African Americans to respond to different racial regimes in the United States.
Call Number:BR563.N4 G59 2014
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780195182897 (paperback : acid-free paper)
0195182898 (paperback : acid-free paper)