May, Cedrick, 1969-

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.)

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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.

9780820336336 (electronic bk.) 0820336335 (electronic bk.)


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.


Electronic books.

PS153.N5 / M2695 2008eb

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