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The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song Book (Hardcover)

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In this essential companion to the new PBS series, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. presents a powerful new history of the Black church in America, taking us from his own experience onto a 400-year journey throughout which the church has been the Black community’s abiding rock and its fortress. As Gates brilliantly shows, the Black church has never been only one ... More
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In this essential companion to the new PBS series, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. presents a powerful new history of the Black church in America, taking us from his own experience onto a 400-year journey throughout which the church has been the Black community’s abiding rock and its fortress. As Gates brilliantly shows, the Black church has never been only one thing, and its story lies at the vital center of the civil rights movement, having produced leaders such as the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., and many others. Hardcover, 320 pages, with photos throughout.

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LULA
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3.0 star rating
07/06/22
An excellent television presentation
Review by LULA on 07/06/22 review stating An excellent television presentation
I made a mistake by not paying attention: thought it was a dvd, not a book.
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Dionne
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5.0 star rating
03/05/22
Fabulous book! Offering a detailed
Review by Dionne on 03/05/22 review stating Fabulous book! Offering a detailed
Fabulous book! Offering a detailed historical view of the origins of the Black Church.
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Kathryn
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5.0 star rating
03/05/22
Highly recommended
Review by Kathryn on 03/05/22 review stating Highly recommended
This is a must for all Christians and historical buffs
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KENNETH
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3.0 star rating
12/28/21
good
Review by KENNETH on 12/28/21 review stating good
good
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Ricky
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5.0 star rating
07/15/21
Gates is a blessing!
Review by Ricky on 07/15/21 review stating Gates is a blessing!
Growing up in rural southeast Virginia, the church was a cornerstone of social life, from regular services to bible school to weddings. As I have gotten older, I have learned SO much that wasnt taught in schools and Henry Gates, Jr. has compiled a lesson plan that has helped me tremendously! This book is another example of his classroom essentials. I had no idea as a little boy growing up in Southampton County, Va., that the church was far more than what I had experienced. Going thru this book, is a joyous, teary-eyed, sad, and eluminating journey of my people. Black people! The church continues to be a nucleus of my community as we continue the fight for equality, armed with prayers and hope. Thank God for Henry Lois Gates, Jr. Wonderful book! Absolutely wonderful!
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CELESTINE
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5.0 star rating
05/24/21
Love the book
Review by CELESTINE on 05/24/21 review stating Love the book
After reading the book i want The DVD
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Ramie
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5.0 star rating
03/26/21
Outstanding and very informative. We
Review by Ramie on 03/26/21 review stating Outstanding and very informative. We
Outstanding and very informative. We need to see the solid foundations that lead us to this point and will lead us beyond.
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Abel
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4.0 star rating
03/25/21
Great experience!
Review by Abel on 03/25/21 review stating Great experience!
This was a very informative DVD!
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Shantae
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5.0 star rating
03/23/21
Well done
Review by Shantae on 03/23/21 review stating Well done
The book is well done.
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Immanuel o.
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5.0 star rating
03/21/21
Great service!
Review by Immanuel o. on 03/21/21 review stating Great service!
Great service!
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Chastity
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5.0 star rating
03/21/21
Excellent!
Review by Chastity on 03/21/21 review stating Excellent!
This is an excellent product! So inspirational, educational, informative, historical and a piece to keep for generations to come! Thank you for this!

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Excellent!
Review by Chastity review stating Excellent!
This is an excellent product! So inspirational, educational, informative, historical and a piece to keep for generations to come! Thank you for this!
Well done
Review by Shantae review stating Well done
The book is well done.
Outstanding and very informative. We
Review by Ramie review stating Outstanding and very informative. We
Outstanding and very informative. We need to see the solid foundations that lead us to this point and will lead us beyond.

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