Encyclopedia of African American Religions (Religious Information Systems)

By Kenneth Bolton Jr., Joe R. Feagin, Kenneth Bolton Jr.

Book Overview

Preceded by three introductory essays and a chronology of major events in black religious history from 1618 to 1991, this A-Z encyclopedia includes three types of entries: * Biographical sketches of 773 African American religious leaders * 341 entries on African American denominations and religious organizations (including white churches with significant black memberships and educational institutions) * Topical articles on important aspects of African American religious life (e.g., African American Christians during the Colonial Era, Music in the African American Church)

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815305001
• ISBN13: 9780815305002
• Release Date: August 1993
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 1004 Pages
• Weight: 5.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 2.0" x 9.0"