Blacks and Whites in Christian America : how racial discrimination shapes religious convictions / Jason E. Shelton and Michael O. Emerson.

Author/creator Shelton, Jason E.
Other author Emerson, Michael O., 1965-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : New York University Press, ©2012.
Descriptionxi, 279 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesReligion and social transformation
Religion and social transformation. ^A1093233
Contents Why do African Americans pray so often? -- So rooted a past: slavery and African American Protestant religious tradition -- The Apostles' creed: racial similarities in commitments to core Christian tenets -- Learning and burning: racial differences in "academic" versus "experiential" models of Christianity -- Religious convictions: everyday faith-based actions and beliefs -- Shaded morality: not so black and white -- Far-reaching faith: evidence of an inclusive religious doctrine -- Reconciling the race problem: identity politics and the gulf between black and white Protestants -- Epilogue: the race problem and beloved community.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 253-269) and index.
LCCN 2012016651
ISBN9780814722756 (cl : alk. paper)
ISBN081472275X (cl : alk. paper)
ISBN9780814722763 (pb : alk. paper)
ISBN0814722768 (pb : alk. paper)
ISBN9780814722787 (ebook)
ISBN0814722784 (ebook)
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Standard identifier# 40021397761

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks BR563.B53 S49 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold