A Fire in the Bones

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Raboteau, Albert J.
Published: 12/19/1996
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 9780807009338
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.31h x 5.55w x 0.74d