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Spiritual and Social Transformation in African American Spiritual Churches - More than Conjurers (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,230
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Spiritual and Social Transformation in African American Spiritual Churches - More than Conjurers (Paperback): Margarita Simon...

Spiritual and Social Transformation in African American Spiritual Churches - More than Conjurers (Paperback)

Margarita Simon Guillory

Series: Routledge Studies in Religion

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At the core of African American religion's response to social inequalities has been a symbiotic relationship between socio-political activism and spiritual restoration. Drawing on archival material and ethnographic fieldwork with African American Spiritual Churches in the USA, this book examines how their spiritual and social work can shed light on the interplay between corporate activism and individual spirituality. This book traces the development of this "politico-spiritual" approach to injustice from the beginning of the twentieth century through the opening decade of the twenty-first century, using the work of African American Spiritual Churches as a lens through which to observe its progression. Addressing subjects such as spiritual healing, support of the homeless, gender equality and the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, it demonstrates that these communities are clearly motivated by the dual concerns of the soul and the community. This study diversifies our understanding of the African American religious landscape, highlighting an approach to social injustice that conjoins both political and spiritual transformations. As such, it will be of significant interest to scholars of religious studies, African American studies and politics.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Routledge Studies in Religion
Release date: December 2019
Authors: Margarita Simon Guillory
Dimensions: 234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 978-0-367-89108-4
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Ethnic or tribal religions > General
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > General
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > Spiritualism
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Other Protestant & Nonconformist Churches > Pentecostal Churches
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > Spiritualism
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Other Protestant & Nonconformist Churches > Pentecostal Churches
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Ethnic or tribal religions > General
Books > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Other Protestant & Nonconformist Churches > Pentecostal Churches
LSN: 0-367-89108-5
Barcode: 9780367891084

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