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african american religious cultures
p like no previous reference african american religious cultures captures the full scope of african american religious identity tracing the long history of african american engagement with spiritual practice while exploring the origins and complexities of current religious traditions . p this breakthrough encyclopedia offers alphabetically organized entries on every major spiritual belief system as it has evolved among african american communities covering its beginnings development major doctrinal points rituals important figures and defining moments . in addition the work illustrates how the social and economic realities of life for african americans have shaped beliefs across the spectrum of religious cultures .