Betty Wood

About the Author

Betty Wood is a distinguished historian specializing in the African American experience and religious history in the Atlantic world. With a career spanning decades, she has illuminated the profound intersections of faith, culture, and resistance among enslaved and free Black communities. Her meticulous research draws on archival sources to reveal the vitality of African American Protestantism, challenging traditional narratives of passivity and highlighting the agency of Black worshippers in shaping their spiritual destinies. Wood's work bridges the American South and British Caribbean, offering fresh perspectives on transatlantic connections during the era of slavery. A respected academic and author, she continues to inspire scholars and readers with her nuanced explorations of history's overlooked voices.