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From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up-This scholarly yet readable book explores religious freedom as a core element of American history and society. Raboteau traces the influences of black churches from Colonial times and slavery through emancipation, urban migration, the Civil Rights era, and the last half of the 20th century. He examines how the varied traditions of tribal practices, Christianity, and Islam have contributed to African-American culture and identity, especially in the struggle against racial bigotry. The extensive list for further reading and in-depth indexing exhibit the careful attention to detail that is reflected in this highly researched text. Well-captioned black-and-white photographs and reproductions appear throughout, along with sidebars that highlight important figures and ideas. A thorough look at a fascinating subject.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
This book, from the Religion in American Life series, covers a broader topic than its title suggests. It surveys the history of African Americans, emphasizing how events shaped beliefs and faith and helped form denominations, and how religion impacted movements and events. Beginning with the advent of Portuguese slave-raiding parties in the 1400s and ending with the Million Man March and comments on African American churches today, the book takes in an enormous range of history and presents it in a very readable, comprehensible fashion. Selections from historical sermons and speeches give voice to some of the people who shaped and mirrored movements. Black-and-white reproductions of engravings, documents, and photographs appear throughout the text; a glossary, a chronology, and a bibliography are appended. A fine addition to the series. Carolyn Phelan

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