Evangelism and resistance in the Black Atlantic, 1760-1835
By: Cedrick May.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Athens
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
ISBN-13: 9780820327983; 9780820327976
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-151) and index.
Table of contents: value: Jupiter Hammon and the written beginnings of Black theology; value: Phillis Wheatley and the charge toward progressive Black theologies; value: John Marrant and the narrative construction of an early Black Methodist evangelical; value: Prince Hall and the influence of revolutionary enlightenment philosophy on the institutionalization of Black religion; value: Richard Allen and the further institutionalization of Black theologies; value: Maria Stewart and the mission of Black women in evangelicalism.