Religion, race, and American history. America's Religious History is an up-to-date, narrative-based introduction to the unique role of faith in American history

From the founding of the first colonies until the present, the influence of Christianity, as the dominant faith in American society, has extended far beyond chu

The first guide to American religious history from colonial times to the present, this anthology features twenty-two leading scholars speaking on major themes a

African American religions constitute a diverse group of beliefs and practices that emerged from the African diaspora brought about by the Atlantic slave trade.

"Designed to encourage critical thinking about history, the [book] introduces students to both primary sources and analytical essays on important topics in U.S.