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During the early twentieth century, millions of southern blacks moved north to escape the violent racism of the Jim Crow South and to find employment in urban centers. They transplanted not only themselves but also their culture; in the midst of this tumultuous demographic transition emerged a new social institution, the storefront sanctified church.Saved and Sanctified focuses on one such Philadelphia church that was started above a horse stable, was founded by a woman born sixteen years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and is still active today. The Church, as it is known to its members, offers a unique perspective on an understudied aspect of African American religious institutions.Through painstaking historical and ethnographic research, Deidre Helen Crumbley illuminates the crucial role these oftentimes controversial churches played in the spiritual life of the African American community during and after the Great Migration. She provides a new perspective on women and their leadership roles, examines the loose or nonexistent relationship these Pentecostal churches have with existing denominations, and dispels common prejudices about those who attend storefront churches. Skillfully interweaving personal vignettes from her own experience as a member, along with life stories of founding members, Crumbley provides new insights into the importance of grassroots religion and communitybased houses of worship.
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I bought this for my book club, and everyone found it incredibly insightful! The stories of the churches and their impact on the community were eye-opening. It's a crucial piece of Philadelphia's history that shouldn't be missed. Highly recommend for anyone interested in religious studies or African American culture.
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Ahmed Ali
Not What I Expected
Honestly, I was a bit disappointed. The book arrived a bit bent, which was frustrating. The content is good, but I thought it would cover more about the churches' influence today rather than just the historical aspects. It’s still informative, just not what I was hoping for.
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Marcus Edwards
Interesting but a Slow Read
I picked up this book hoping for a quick read about storefront churches, but it took me a while to get through it. The historical details are rich, especially about Philadelphia's role, but the narrative sometimes felt a bit dense. Still, it was worth it for the insights into African American religions.
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Jasmine Carter
A Deep Dive into History
Saved and Sanctified offers a fascinating look into the storefront church movement during the Great Migration. As someone who's always been interested in African American religious history, I found this book both enlightening and engaging. The detailed accounts made me feel like I was right there in Philadelphia during those transformative times.
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