This probing work examines how African-American slaves; through their appropriation of Christianity; found a resource that affirmed their sense of self-worth and identity; and a spirit of community that offered psychological and spiritual resistance to oppression. White evangelists extolled the benefits of converting slaves to Christianity; but the slaves discovered in the Bible a different message; shared among themselves in "dark symbols and obscure signs".
#1752171 in Books Mercer University Press 2010-03-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .30 x 5.90l; .75 #File Name: 0881461792193 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great GrandfatherBy Icey DayI knew that this Infantry Company had it really hard during the campaign; but did not realize the magnitude of the hardships until I read this book. My Great Grandfather was in this unit.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy CustomerDecent history of the unit. Not many names of individuals if you are looking for that.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Out Standing Read !By jimmie r. davisThis is a wONDERfUL Book ; As though you were there in the Fray And in Person ! History at it's Best !
