Black is a Church: Christianity and the Contours of African American Life.

Josef Sorett's book "Black is a Church: Christianity and the Contours of African American Life" delves into the intellectual history of Afro-Protestantism in Black social life, challenging assumptions about the role of religion in Black Studies. Sorett argues that Afro-Protestantism has shaped modern Black subjectivity and social life, drawing on sources like slave narratives to explore the complexities of Afro-Protestant modernity. The book prompts readers to reconsider the significance of the Black church and Afro-Protestantism in shaping Black identity and citizenship, engaging with critiques of ontological yearning in Black religious studies. [Extracted from the article]