An important and intriguing critique of narrow understandings of what it means to be Black and religious. This captivating journey through the religious sensibilities and insights of the East Bay Church of Religious Science will challenge and inspire. I highly recommend it. - Anthony Pinn,Rice University Explores a neglected area of American Religious study: Religious Scienceor New Thoughtamong African Americans. Illuminating, insightful, well-researched, and clearly written, this indispensable work adds immensely to our understanding of the variety of black religious experience in the U.S. - Sandy Dwayne Martin,author of Black Baptists and African Missions This well-written book should help to expand the boundaries of what is called black religions (Choice)
