The Genesis of Liberation: Biblical Interpretation in the Antebellum Narratives of the Enslaved
by Emerson B. Powery, Rodney S. Sadler Jr.
This work explores how enslaved individuals interpreted the Bible to articulate their hopes for liberation and justice in antebellum America.
About This Book
This book examines the role of biblical interpretation in the lives of enslaved people in antebellum America.
It highlights how scripture was used to articulate ideas of liberation and resistance.
The authors analyze narratives from the enslaved to reveal the theological dimensions of their struggle.
Readers gain insight into the intersection of faith, oppression, and the quest for freedom.
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