Saying Grace: Praying over the Loss of African-American Religious and Food Culture (and How They are Related)

Authors

Mary Dana Hinton, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2008

Disciplines

African American Studies | Arts and Humanities | Christian Denominations and Sects | Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies | Religion

Abstract

This article investigates the joint losses of food and religious culture in the African-American community, which has had a significant impact on the African-American community. Beginning with a historical perspective on the role of food in both a religious and cultural context, the article offers an analysis of why the dual losses have occurred, identifies the consequences of the losses, and suggests strategies for redressing the problem.

Comments

DOI: 10.1080/00344080802250776

Recommended Citation

Hinton, Mary Dana. “Saying Grace: Praying over the Loss of African-American Religious and Food Culture (and How They are Related).” Religious Education 103, no. 4 (2008): 469-479. DOI: 10.1080/00344080802250776