1st Edition

Encyclopedia of African American Religions

Edited By Larry G. Murphy, J. Gordon Melton, Gary L. Ward Copyright 1993
1004 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

Preceded by three introductory essays and a chronology of major events in black religious history from 1618 to 1991, this A-Z encyclopedia includes three types of entries: * Biographical sketches of 773 African American religious leaders * 341 entries on African American denominations and religious organizations (including white churches with significant black memberships and educational... Read more
Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 20; Chapter 21; Chapter 22; Chapter 23;

Biography

Larry G. Murphy, J. Gordon Melton, Gary L. Ward

"Highly recommended for scholars and researchers, or for anyone seriously interested in African American religion." -- Choice
"A monumental achievement and one that is essential to a core reference collection in African-American religion." -- American Reference Books Annual