Forged in the Fiery Furnace

by Diana L. Hayes

Todays vibrant African American spiritual traditions have their roots in the lives of Africans who arrived as slaves in North America, bringing with them the richness and texture of their cultures and faith. In the words of Dr. Hayes, "The world view, traditions, stories, musicality, and religious beliefs of their African ancestors were preserved . . . built upon, syncretized with new understandings and ideas, and passed down from generation to generation,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570754721
• ISBN13: 9781570754722
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"