Slave Religion

Slave Religion, a celebrated work in African American history and religion, explores the transformation of African spiritual practices into evangelical Christianity through a variety of firsthand and secondary sources. In this anniversary edition, author Albert J. Raboteau reflects on the book’s origins, its impact over the years, and how he might approach it differently today. The book offers compelling narratives and accounts that shed light on the religious life within slave communities, making it an essential read for understanding this often overlooked aspect of history.