The motif of hope in African American preaching during slavery and the Post-Civil War Era : there's a bright side somewhere / Wayne E. Croft Sr.

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2017]

©2017

xv, 141 pages ; 24 cm.

This book explores the use of the motif of hope within African American preaching during slavery (1803-1865) and the post-Civil War era (1865-1896). It discusses the presentation of the motif of hope from a historical perspective and how often this motif changed, though in some instances it remained the same despite the changing of its historical context. Futhermore, this discussion illuminates a realty that hope has been a theme of importance throughout the history of African American preaching. -- Provided by publisher.

There's a bright side somewhere

English

February 08, 2022

Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-132) and index.

History.