Josef Sorett, Black is a Church: Christianity and the Contours of African American Life

Ondřej Havelka

doi:10.14712/23363398.2025.11

September 12, 2025AUC THEOLOGICAOpen Access

Josef Sorett, Black is a Church: Christianity and the Contours of African American Life

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Key Points

The book explores the integral relationship between african american life and christianity, emphasizing how faith shapes identity.
It highlights historical and cultural contexts that inform the spiritual experiences and community dynamics in african american communities.
The author discusses the role of church as a central pillar in african american culture, revealing its impact on social and political movements.
Sorett provides critical insights into the various expressions of spirituality in the african american experience throughout history.

Implication

This review highlights faith and community's role in shaping African American identity, suggesting deep cultural ties.

Abstract

Book review on Josef Sorett, Black is a Church: Christianity and the Contours of African American Life, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2023, 239 pages, ISBN 978-0-19-061513-0

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