Evangelism and resistance in the Black Atlantic, 1760-1835 [electronic resource] /
Cedrick May.
- Athens : University of Georgia Press, c2008.
- 1 online resource (ix, 157 p.)
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-151) and index.
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.
American literature--African American authors--History and criticism. Christianity and literature--History--United States--18th century. Christianity and literature--History--United States--19th century. Religion and politics--History--United States--18th century. Religion and politics--History--United States--19th century. African Americans--Religion--History. Civil rights--Religious aspects--Christianity. African American evangelists.