IN THE BEGINNING SECTION
"Savannah in the Old South" by Walter J. Fraser Jr.
A broader look at Savannah’s early history and its role in the colony’s foundation.
"Georgia: A Short History" by E. Merton Coulter
A readable introduction to Georgia’s founding and early development.
"John Wesley: A Biography" by Stephen Tomkins
A comprehensive and accessible biography of John Wesley, focusing on his life, work, and the development of Methodism.
"Jewish Roots In Southern Soil: A New History" by Marcie Ferris and Mark I. Greenberg
A comprehensive anthology that explores the experiences of Jewish communities in the American South.
"The Jewish Community of Savannah" by Valerie Frey and Kaye Kole
A photo and written word book that makes use of photographs from the Savannah Jewish Archives.
"Salzburgers and Their Descendants" by P.A. Strobel
An overview of the exile of the Salzburgers from Germany, and their descendents in Georgia.
"The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song" by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
A history of the Black church in America as the Black community's abiding rock and its fortress.
"Savannah's Historic Churches" by Nancy and Roy Heizer
A largely photographic survey of some of Savannah's most historically significant houses of worship.
Faith In Action Section
"Mighty Like a River: The Black Church and Social Reform" by Andrew Billingsley
An examination of how Black churches have been instrumental in social reform efforts, particularly during the civil rights era.
"A Kid's Guide to Social Action" by Barbara A. Lewis
Packed with practical advice and inspiring stories about helping communities.
"No Fixed Address" by Susin Nielsen
A fictional story about family, friendship, and growing up when you're one step away from homelessness.
