Jesus, jobs, and justice: African American women and religion
Historian Bettye Collier-Thomas gives us an account of the religious faith, social and political activism, and extraordinary resilience of black women during the centuries of American growth and change. It shows the beginnings of organized religion in slave communities and how the Bible was a source...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Alfred A. Knopf
2010
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| In: | Year: 2010 |
| Edition: | 1. ed. |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
USA
/ Women, Black
/ Religious life
/ Social movement
/ Race relations
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| Further subjects: | B
Social Movements (United States)
History
B United States Race relations Religious aspects B Christianity and politics (United States) History B Christian women Political activity (United States) History B Social Justice (United States) History B African American Women Religious life B African American Women Political activity History B African Americans Politics and government B United States Race relations Political aspects B African Americans Social conditions |
| Summary: | Historian Bettye Collier-Thomas gives us an account of the religious faith, social and political activism, and extraordinary resilience of black women during the centuries of American growth and change. It shows the beginnings of organized religion in slave communities and how the Bible was a source of inspiration. The author makes clear that while religion has been a guiding force in the lives of most African Americans, for black women it has been essential. As co-creators of churches, women were a central factor in their development. This book explores the ways in which women had to cope with sexism in black churches, as well as racism in mostly white denominations, in their efforts to create missionary societies and form women's conventions. It also reveals the hidden story of how issues of sex and sexuality have sometimes created tension and divisions within institutions.--From publisher description |
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| Item Description: | "A Borzoi book"--T.p. verso Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1400044200 |