Spiritual and Social Transformation in African American Spiritual Churches: More than Conjurers (Routledge Studies in Religion)

Synopsis

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.

Copyright:

2018

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

170 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781351392259

Related ISBNs:

9781315142241, 9781138307162, 9780367891084

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

09/24/23

Copyrighted By:

Margarita Simon Guillory

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies, Politics and Government

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