Hard, hard religion : interracial faith in the poor South /
John Hayes.
- 1 online resource.
- New directions in southern studies .
- New directions in southern studies. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Beneath the Bible Belt -- The making of the poor South -- Singing of death -- and life -- Tales of conversion and call -- Sacramental expressions -- The ethics of neighborliness -- Conclusion: The unraveling of the folk Christian world.
9781469635330 146963533X
Christianity--Southern States--20th century. Working class--Religious life--Southern States. Folklore--Southern States. Christianity. Folklore. Working class--Religious life. RELIGION / Christian Church / History RELIGION / Christianity / History