The Talking Book: African Americans and the Bible

"A marvelous exploration of how the Bible has shaped African American religion and culture," from the early days of slavery to the present (Daniel J. Harrington, America).

The Talking Book casts the Bible as the central character in a vivid portrait of black America, tracing the origins of African American culture from slavery's secluded forest prayer meetings to the bright lights and bold style of today's hip-hop artists.

The Bible has profoundly influenced African Americans throughout histo...