African American women and religion Collier-Thomas, Bettye. creator text bibliography nyu New York Alfred A. Knopf 2010 monographic eng

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xxxiv, 695 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. 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. "Soul hunger" : in slavery and freedom -- "Taxation without representation" : religious leadership -- "A woman's church within the church" : the woman's movement in the church -- "The relief corps of heaven" : women and missions -- "Righteous guidance" : religion and politics -- Across the divide : the interracial and interdenominational movement -- "Womanpower" : religion, race, gender : consolidation of a movement -- "Jesus, jobs, and justice" : the Black woman's agenda. Bettye Collier-Thomas. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- African American women Religious life African American women Political activity History Christian women Political activity United States History Christianity and politics United States History Social movements United States History Social justice United States History African Americans Politics and government African Americans Social conditions Las mujeres afroamericanas La vida religiosa Las mujeres afroamericanas La actividad política Historia Cristianismo mujeres La actividad política Estados Unidos Historia Cristianismo y política Estados Unidos Historia Los movimientos sociales Estados Unidos Historia La justicia social Estados Unidos Historia United States Race relations Political aspects United States Race relations Religious aspects Rassenbeziehung Religièoses Leben Soziale Bewegung Verenigde Staten BR 563.4 C699j 2010 277.3 9781400044207 (alk. paper) 1400044200 2009038528 090915 20230410142330.0 99450