Under Their Own Vine and Fig Tree: The African-American Church in the South 1865-1900 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780807119655)

The half century that followed emancipation was a crucial time for African Americans, most of whom had been slaves and were struggling with little reliable support and against determined opposition to attain the full promise of freedom. The church played a vital role in that struggle, providing spiritual comfort, social services, political leadership, and a strong sense of community. In Under Their Own Vine and Fig Tree, William E. Montgomery presents a comprehensive treatment of the black church and the southern environment in which it functioned from 1865 to 1900.

What emerges from his study is a portrait of a vibrant and powerful institution, one that is often seen as the purveyor of an otherworldly opiate for an oppressed people but that in reality was an important instrument for the steady advancement of African Americans.

Author: William E. Montgomery
ISBN-10: 0807119652
ISBN-13: 9780807119655
Publisher: LSU Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/1994
Pages: 358
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.10w x 0.97d