Twenty-five years after its original publication; Slave Religion remains a classic in the study of African American history and religion. In a new chapter in this anniversary edition; author Albert J. Raboteau reflects upon the origins of the book; the reactions to it over the past twenty-five years; and how he would write it differently today. Using a variety of first and second-hand sources-- some objective; some personal; all riveting-- Raboteau analyzes the transformation of the African religions into evangelical Christianity. He presents the narratives of the slaves themselves; as well as missionary reports; travel accounts; folklore; black autobiographies; and the journals of white observers to describe the day-to-day religious life in the slave communities. Slave Religion is a must-read for anyone wanting a full picture of this "invisible institution."
#1613095 in Books POINTED LEAF PRESS 2013-09-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.18 x .91 x 9.31l; .0 #File Name: 193846107X192 pages
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