num_pages: 162
description: "The world appears to be void of any universal religious meaning, certainly no embracing spiritual wholeness.... We suggest that a hidden wholeness or spirituality that connects individuals and communities is absent.... We would argue that any search to address this desire for wholeness is only authentic if it is willing to affirm and include the contribution that can be made by the African American experience". -- from the PrefaceOne need only look at the New York Times bestseller list to see the widespread thirst for spiritual wholeness throughout our country and our world. This book explores African and African American spirituality in order to provide a basis in which spiritual wholeness can be found. The journey moves from past to present to future -- from the oppression of slavery, to the economic and social issues African Americans face today, to the discovery and rediscovery of God's uniting presence beyond the African American community."Hidden Wholeness" will challenge the reader to experience renewal through activities designed for individuals and groups. Models of current ministries are also provided to help pastors, active church members, and "seekers" experience spiritual renewal by tapping the wellspring of African American spirituality.
language: English
title: Hidden Wholeness: An African American Spirituality for Individuals and Communities
titlecomplete: Hidden Wholeness: An African American Spirituality for Individuals and Communities
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Pilgrim Pr