Evangelism and resistance in the Black Atlantic, 1760-1835 / Cedrick May.

Author/creator May, Cedrick, 1969-
Format Book
Publication InfoAthens : University of Georgia Press, ©2008.
Descriptionix, 157 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
American literature--African American authors. --History and criticism.
Christianity and literature--United States. --History. --18th century.
Christianity and literature--United States. --History. --19th century.
Religion and politics--United States. --History. --18th century.
Religion and politics--United States. --History. --19th century.
African Americans--Religion.
Civil rights--Religious aspects. --Christianity.
African American evangelists.

Contents Jupiter Hammon and the written beginnings of Black theology -- Phillis Wheatley and the charge toward progressive Black theologies -- John Marrant and the narrative construction of an early Black Methodist evangelical -- Prince Hall and the influence of revolutionary enlightenment philosophy on the institutionalization of Black religion -- Richard Allen and the further institutionalization of Black theologies -- Maria Stewart and the mission of Black women in evangelicalism.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 143-151) and index.
LCCN 2007039034
ISBN9780820327983 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0820327980 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780820327976 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0820327972 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks PS153.B53 M2695 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold