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

Author/Contributor(s):	Raboteau, Albert J.
Publisher:	Beacon Press
Date:	12/19/1996
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

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.