Passionately Human, No Less Divine

Discover the profound impact of the Great Migration on African American religion in Wallace D. Best's insightful book, Passionately Human, No Less Divine. Published by Princeton University Press in 2007, this compelling work spans 272 pages and delves into how black southerners reshaped their spiritual practices upon arriving in Chicago. Best expertly illustrates the emergence of a new sacred order that harmonized traditional Southern black religious elements with the dynamic realities of urban life. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, Black studies, and the evolution of religion in the United States during the 20th century. Explore the intersections of faith, culture, and community in a transformative era that continues to resonate today.