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New World A-Coming
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This fascinating book is an account of six movements within the African American community, ranging from Nation of Islam to Father Divine. The authors explores the ways that distinctive dress, dietary habits, and history (as described by the founders) unite to give a sense of belonging and identity to adherents.
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Exceptionally well researched, Weisenfeld not only broadens and deepens our understanding of how racial identities are formed and codified but also just how religious community impacts one's sense of self.
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