stories from the African-American religious experience Williams, Juan. creator Dixie, Quinton Hosford. text nyu New York W. Morrow 2003 1st ed. monographic eng

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326 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm. "Arriving on ships named Brotherhood and John the Baptist, slaves who had previously embraced tribal religions in their home countries faced the Christianity of their captors. Africans did not simply adopt the religion of the European colonists; they used the power, principles, and practices of Christianity to blaze a path to freedom and deliverance. In the process, the moral fabric of the nation was tested and took on a new texture and strength unique to America.". "In the early to mid-twentieth century, black people used organized faith to meet, finance, and plan their struggle for freedom. The church was a living well of strength and comfort for black Americans; the one place where they maintained their public dignity. It was the black church that produced civil rights leaders from Martin Luther King Jr. to Malcolm X. And the white churches and synagogues provided key allies that were necessary to boost the Civil Rights movement to success.". "Using archival and contemporary photography, historical research, and modern-day interviews, and featuring messages from some of today's foremost clergymen and women, This Far by Faith is the first in-depth treatment of this social history and a companion to a major public television series."--BOOK JACKET. 1. "God Has a Hand in It" -- 2. The Prince -- 3. Speak to My Heart -- 4. "God Is a Negro" -- 5. The Business of Religion -- 6. "Saved, Baptized and Holy Ghost Filled" -- 7. Black Gods of the City -- 8. Prayers of the Righteous -- 9. A Call to Witness -- 10. "The Black Messiah" -- 11. Fishin' for Religion. Juan Williams and Quinton Dixie. Includes index. n-us--- African Americans Religion African Americans History BR563.N4 W513 2003 200/.89/96073 0060188634 2002071884 DLC 020531 20191030144958.0 3427892