Under Their Own Vine and Fig Tree: The African-American Church in the South 1865-1900 - Couverture souple

Montgomery, William E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0807119652 ISBN 13 : 9780807119655

Editeur : Louisiana State University Press, 1994

Synopsis

The half century that followed emancipation was a crucial time for African Americans, most of whom had been slaves and were struggling with little reliable support and against determined opposition to attain the full promise of freedom. The church played a vital role in that struggle, providing spiritual comfort, social services, political leadership, and a strong sense of community. In Under Their Own Vine and Fig Tree, William E. Montgomery presents a comprehensive treatment of the black church and the southern environment in which it functioned from 1865 to 1900.

What emerges from his study is a portrait of a vibrant and powerful institution, one that is often seen as the purveyor of an otherworldly opiate for an oppressed people but that in reality was an important instrument for the steady advancement of African Americans.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

William E. Montgomery is an instructor of history at Austin Community College in Austin, Texas. In 1989-1990, he was a Fulbright professor at the University of Lesotho.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Louisiana State University Press
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0807119652
• ISBN 13: 9780807119655
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 277
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