Black Religion and Black Radicalism: An Interpretation of the Religious History of African Americans

Rating:
Summary: Prayer and Protest
Review: Wilmore's book is a standard, and fairly thorough, introduction to the connection between African American religiosity (writ large) and African American societal protest. Tracing the connection from African religion (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions) through slavery and supposed freedom to the present day, Wilmore presents a sweeping argument that throughout history African Americans have used their religious understandings to strengthen their resistance to oppressive realities. This should be a standard text for any class on African American history, and would be an informative read for Black History month.

Rating:
Summary: Prayer and Protest
Review: Wilmore's book is a standard, and fairly thorough, introduction to the connection between African American religiosity (writ large) and African American societal protest. Tracing the connection from African religion (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions) through slavery and supposed freedom to the present day, Wilmore presents a sweeping argument that throughout history African Americans have used their religious understandings to strengthen their resistance to oppressive realities. This should be a standard text for any class on African American history, and would be an informative read for Black History month.