Fortress Introduction to Black Church History
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Fortress Press (Augsburg Fortress)
- Published: 2001
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Publisher's Description
A concise and accessible history A brief history of black Christian churches in the United States has long been needed. Larger sociological and historical studies have enhanced the picture of the historically black denominations. At the same time, black-church members need a handy introduction to their own religious homes, as do college students of American history and religion. This volume, co-authored by a black minister and a black theologian, provides an overview of the shape and history of major black religious bodies: Methodist, Baptist, and Pentecostal. It introduces the denominations and their demographics before relating their historical development – from the eighteenth century to the end of the Civil Rights Movement – into the groups we know today. A final chapter sketches the state of the black Christian church bodies today and their ongoing contributions to a more just American society. The Pinns' book will help a new generation of black Americans assess its religious legacy and the larger society to gauge its social import.
Endorsements (2)
“This book will be welcomed by all who seek a concise, readable history of the origins and growth of African American denominationalism in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Its format makes it an excellent guide for both adult reading and youth study groups.”
“A detailed comprehensive treatment, The Fortress Introduction to Black Church History examines all the historic black denominations—their origin, history, theology, and witness; their bureaucratic structures, splits and realignments; their fight for social justice and the crucial role of black Christian women. Anyone concerned about the large relation between religion and society will do well to read this book.”
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