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Faith of Our Fathers: An Examination of the Spiritual Life of African and African-American People
Faith of Our Fathers An Examination of the Spiritual Life of African and African-American People Author:Mumia Abu-Jamal From the founding legends of Abyssinias royal house to the hidden "hush harbors" of black captives in the Americas southland, Mumia Abu-Jamal presents a moving portrayal of black faith over the span of 500 years. In this book, his first work of history, the acclaimed essayist pens a probing panorama of the spiritual life of African ... more »people, who, dispensed from their motherland, molded a love of freedom into religious practice and resistance to racist tyranny. "Mumia Abu-Jamals Faith of Our Fathers captures black religions ambiguity and complexity. Well-researched and lucidly written, his insights rest on sound scholarly judgment...this book is a creative engagement by one who knows existentially what it means to search for freedom in chains." --From the Preface by James H. Cone, Briggs Distinguished Professor, Union Theological Seminary« less