Black Abolitionism: A Quest for Human Dignity (Bishop Henry McNeal Turner/Sojourner Truth Series in Black Religion)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (919 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1570755914 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 180 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mitchell is an assistant professor of historical theology at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. . Beverly E
Lauded by theologian Dwight Hopkins as an "original argument" and as an excellent example of "religious studies engaging culture and politics," Black Abolitionism reveals how the black abolitionist movement was a powerful force in eliminating slavery. Mitchell also explores issues of white supremacy and racism as they affected American society then and now.. Examining the lives and texts of four black abolitionists she shows how black abolitionism as a freedom movement was also a quest for human dignity. Mitchell unfolds the history of slavery in North America with its patterns of abuse and injustice that led to the rise of the abolitionist movement. Even more significant, it was also an independent movement "distinct from and parallel with the larger white abolitionist movement" in 19th century America its primary goal was to seek justice for black people, going far beyond the elimination of slavery
Excellent Historical Perspective This is an excellent historical examination of the subject from a unique perspective. Highly recommended.
About the Author Beverly E. Mitchell is an assistant professor of historical theology at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.