A Fire in the Bones [Paperback]

Albert J. Raboteau (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0807009334 | ISBN-13: 978-0807009338 | Publication Date: December 19, 1996

"A Fire in the Bones is more than a history of black Christians: it is the compelling story of the ways in which black folk have turned to Christianity to describe their history and plight in America and to project their vision of redemption to the greater nation . . . A must read." --Craig Steven Wilder, New York Newsday

"A major contribution . . . Beautifully narrated."

--Rembert Weakland, The New York Times Book Review

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A Fire in the Bones is more than a history of black Christians: it is the compelling story of the ways in which black folk have turned to Christianity to describe their history and plight in America and to project their vision of redemption to the greater nation . . . A must read.' --Craig Steven Wilder, New York Newsday

'A major contribution . . . Beautifully narrated.' --Rembert Weakland, The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Albert J. Raboteau, author of Slave Religion, is Henry W. Putnam Professor of Religion at Princeton University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Beacon Press (December 19, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807009334
• ISBN-13: 978-0807009338
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #944,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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