African-American religious leaders : a to Z of African Americans

This book profiles African-American religious leaders from mainstream Christian denominations, African-American Christian denominations, Islam, the Black Muslims, voodoo, and mystic religions. Contents......Page 4 List of Entries......Page 6 Introduction......Page 8 A......Page 12 B......Page 25 C......Page 46 D......Page 67 E......Page 76 F......Page 80 G......Page 99 H......Page 115 J......Page 129 K......Page 147 L......Page 157 M......Page 165 P......Page 188 Q......Page 206 R......Page 208 S......Page 215 T......Page 238 V......Page 255 W......Page 260 X-Y......Page 273 Bibliography and Recommended Sources......Page 277 Entries by Religious Affliation......Page 280 Entries by Year of Birth......Page 283 Index......Page 286 Profiles prominent religious leaders from a variety of faiths and persuasions. Each entry provides a biographical sketch of the leader, addressing major achievements, events, and contributions to his or her followers and society at large. Introduction A to Z entries Bibliography and recommended sources Entries by religious affiliation Entries by year of birth.