Jesus, jobs, and justice
African American women and religion
by Bettye Collier-Thomas
Historian Bettye Collier-Thomas gives us an account of the religious faith, social and political activism, and extraordinary resilience of black women during the centuries of American growth and change. It shows the beginnings of organized religion in slave communities and how the Bible was a source of inspiration. The author makes clear that while religion has been a guiding force in the lives of most African Americans, for black women it has been essential. As co-creators of churches, women were a central factor in their development. This book explores the ways in which women had to cope with sexism in black churches, as well as racism in mostly white denominations, in their efforts to create missionary societies and form women's conventions. It also reveals the hidden story of how issues of sex and sexuality have sometimes created tension and divisions within institutions.--From publisher description.
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Politics and government, Race relations, Christianity and politics, Religious aspects, Social justice, History, Religious life, Christian women, African American women, Social conditions, Political aspects, African Americans, Political activity, Social movements, Ethnische Beziehungen, Religiöses Leben, Vrouwen, Soziale Bewegung, Godsdienst, Sociale aspecten, Weibliche SchwarzePlaces
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Jesus, jobs, and justice: African American women and religion
2010, Alfred A. Knopf
in English
- 1st ed.
1400044200 9781400044207
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