Using the life of one African American family, headed by the Reverend Jack Graham, as a point of departure, this book provides a historical-cultural examination of the blend of African and American traditions among Black People in the area surrounding Meridian in east central Mississippi. Beginning with a brief history of Meridian, its character and make-up, the work focuses on the religious and social development of African Americans from the period just prior to the Civil War up through the turbulent period of the 1960s, and reflects on the current religio-social climate. The Author: Mozella G. Mitchell is Professor of Religion at the University of South Florida. Her specialties include African American religion and society, religion in America, women and religion, and religion and cultural studies. She has an M.A. in Religious Studies from Colgate Rochester Divinity School and a Ph.D. in Literature and Theology from Emory University. Spiritual Dynamics of Howard Thurman's Theology is one of the three books she has published. Her numerous articles appear in noted journals and magazines. Dr. Mitchell is currently President of The Society for the Study of Black Religion. Used Book in Good Condition