Evangelism and resistance in the Black Atlantic, 1760-1835 - May, Cedrick, 1969- (Athens : University of Georgia Press, 2008)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-151) and index.
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Keywords: 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 -- History; Civil rights -- Religious aspects -- Christianity; African American evangelists; Electronic books