Slave Religion - The "Invisible Institution" in the Antebellum South (Paperback, Updated Edition)

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."

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2004
First published:	October 2004
Authors:	Albert J. Raboteau (Henry W. Putnam Professor of Religion)
Dimensions:	203 x 136 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	412
Edition:	Updated Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-517412-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Slavery & emancipation
LSN:	0-19-517412-7
Barcode:	9780195174120

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