The Forgotten Prophet

Bishop Henry McNeal Turner and the African American Prophetic Tradition

Autori

• Andre E. Johnson

Parametri

• 136 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the prophetic rhetoric of Henry McNeal Turner, this study situates the bishop within the African American prophetic tradition. It explores how Turner adopted a prophetic persona, highlighting his role as a prominent social activist in the late nineteenth century. Through this examination, the book sheds light on Turner's influence and contributions to social activism during a pivotal era in African American history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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