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Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-

African American Christian worship / Melva Wilson Costen. - Revised edition. - xi, 144 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-138) and index.

Preface: A call to worship -- A theology of African American worship -- The African religious heritage -- Worship in the invisible institution -- Praise house worship -- Rituals, sacraments, and ordinances -- Origins and practices of African American denominations and congregations -- How music, preaching, and prayer shape contemporary African American -- Worship -- Worship as empowerment.

ISBN: 9780687646227 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0687646227 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2007013641

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA773685 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013889397 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African American public worship.

LC Class. No.: BR563.N4 / C68 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 264.0089/96073