Slave Religion The "Invisible Institution" in the Antebellum South

ISBN-10: 0195174127

ISBN-13: 9780195174120

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Albert J. Raboteau

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Twenty-five years after its original publication, Slave Religion remains a classic in the study of African American history and religion. In a new chapter in this anniversary edition, author Albert J. Raboteau reflects upon the origins of the book, the reactions to it over the past twenty-five years, and how he would write it differently today. Using a variety of first and second-hand sources-- some objective, some personal, all riveting-- Raboteau analyzes the transformation of the African religions into evangelical Christianity. He presents the narratives of the slaves themselves, as well as missionary reports, travel accounts, folklore, black autobiographies, and the journals of white…

Book details

List price: $21.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/7/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 7.91" wide x 5.31" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 0.836

Albert J. Raboteau is the Henry W. Putnam Professor of Religion at Princeton University.




The African heritage



The African diaspora



Death of the gods



"The invisible institution"



Catechesis and conversion



The rule of gospel order



Religious life in the slave community



Religion, rebellion, and docility


Conclusion : Canaan land