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In a continuous recitation of facts, these four books, illustrated with dark black-and-white photos, examine the impact of religion--the contributions of individuals and of groups--on American culture, including business, politics, and education. Parenthetical references direct readers to small text boxes in the margins and to larger boxes that often disrupt the text's flow. Timeline, websites, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Faith in America titles: Islamic Faith in America, Jewish Faith in America, Catholic Faith in America, and African-American Faith in America.]
School Library JournalGr 6 Up-In-depth coverage of diverse religious worship practiced among African Americans is presented. Murphy examines popular Christian religions, but also explores Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and more. The well-written account begins with the religious experiences of the first Africans in America, moves to the establishment of pioneer religious institutions, and culminates with a chapter on the current status of diverse congregations. In between are useful chapters on important historical events, including the process of the triangular slave trade, emancipation, and the Civil Rights era. Students will find ample material on well-known historical figures and current leaders, such as Sojourner Truth, Mary McLeod Bethune, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Jesse Jackson. Unfortunately, three lines of text are missing from one page. However, with a wealth of information accompanied by black-and-white photographs, the book is still a serviceable choice for curriculum support and public libraries.-Ajoke' T. I. Kokodoko, Oakland Public Library, CA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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A survey of the history of African-American religion written by a leading expert in the field,
African-American Faith in America discusses the many ways that African Americans celebrate faith, the significant role that faith has played in their communities, and the influence their faith has had on society at large. Paying special attention to how ancient traditions and practices have affected Christianity and Islam in America, this volume in the Faith in America set also explores cultural impacts, such as the influence of gospel and church music on mainstream music and performance and the role African-American religious leaders play in politics.
Coverage includes:
Short biographies of Sojourner Truth, Dr. James Pennington, Marcus Garvey, Biddy Mason, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as early African-American converts to Christianity, such as Phillis Wheatley, Henry Evans, and John Stewart
The origins of the Negro Spiritual
The establishment of the first independent black church
The origins of the Nation of Islam
Important religious leaders during the Civil Rights movement
Black churches' contribution to education and social service
The establishment of the National Association of Colored Women
Black churches at the forefront of the discussion about voting issues in Florida during the 2000 presidential election.
Excerpted from African-American Faiths in America by Larry Murphy
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When Africans were taken from their homes and families and brought to America as slaves, they carried with them a tradition of spirituality that over the centuries has greatly influenced the religious lives of African Americans. Initially many African slaves resisted conversion to the belief systems of their owners. In the years that followed black churches grew more freely and African Americans created their own ways of celebrating faith in their communities. A survey of the history of African-American religion written by a leading expert in the field, African-American Faith in America discusses the many ways that African Americans celebrate faith, the significant role that faith has played in their communities, and the influence their faith has had on society at large. Paying special attention to how ancient traditions and practices have affected Christianity and Islam in America, this volume in the Faith in America set also explores cultural impacts, such as the influence of gospel and church music on mainstream music and performance and the role African-American religious leaders play in politics. Coverage includes: Short biographies of Sojourner Truth, Dr. James Pennington, Marcus Garvey, Biddy Mason, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as early African-American converts to Christianity, such as Phillis Wheatley, Henry Evans, and John Stewart The origins of the Negro Spiritual The establishment of the first independent black church The origins of the Nation of Islam Important religious leaders during the Civil Rights movement Black churches' contribution to education and social service The establishment of the National Association of Colored Women Black churches at the forefront of the discussion about voting issues in Florida during the 2000 presidential election.