A Fire in the Bones: Reflections on African-American Religious History

by Albert J. Raboteau

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807009334
• ISBN13: 9780807009338
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Beacon Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"