Sisters and Saints: Women and American Religion

by Ann Braude

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"Women are the backbone of the church," says an old African-American aphorism. Since the 1660s, women have made up the majority of members in almost all American religious groups. They have provided essential financial and social support and worked tirelessly in the background of church-based activities. Throughout American history, women have raised money for churches and synagogues, embroidered altar cloths, taught Sunday school, prepared parish...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0195333098

ISBN13:9780195333091

Release Date:November 2007

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:144 Pages

Weight:0.50 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Related Subjects

Americas Education & Reference Gender & Sexuality History Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies Social Science Social Sciences

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