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Chosen people : the rise of American black Israelite religions /

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Dorman offers a comprehensive study of the rise of black Judaism in America. Beginning with an examination of black interactions with white Jews during the Civil War, Dorman traces the influence of black Israelite practices and philosophies on the Holiness Christianity movement of the 1890s and the...

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Main Author: Dorman, Jacob S., 1974-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Subjects:
Black Hebrews > United States > History.
Hébreux noirs > États-Unis > Histoire.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT > Spirituality > Paganism & Neo-Paganism.
RELIGION > Comparative Religion.
Black Hebrews
United States
Schwarze
Israeliten
USA
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Dorman offers a comprehensive study of the rise of black Judaism in America. Beginning with an examination of black interactions with white Jews during the Civil War, Dorman traces the influence of black Israelite practices and philosophies on the Holiness Christianity movement of the 1890s and the emergence of black Jewish synagogues in the early 20th century.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199979035
0199979030
9780199719679
0199719675