David Howard-Pitney writes about American social movements and their key figures. His books cover topics like the Civil Rights Struggle, the American Women's Movement, and the Harlem Renaissance. He also examines historical writings such as Southern Horrors and Up from Slavery.
The African American jeremiad
The African American jeremiad
Synopsis
This book explores the historical tradition of the jeremiad within African American thought and activism. It examines how this prophetic form of social critique, rooted in religious and political messianism, has been used to address issues of justice, law, and social conditions in the United States. This study traces the evolution and impact of the African American jeremiad as a powerful tool for social reform.
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The African American jeremiadUnknown, 2005
277 pages
Temple University PressLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781592133284Rev. and expanded ed.2 editions available
