"My faith in the constitution is whole" : Barbara Jordan and the politics of scriptures /

"This is a critical investigation of the engagements of scriptures in the life and speeches of U.S. Congresswoman Barbara C. Jordan (1936-1996). This study explains how scriptures work and are used by Barbara Jordan as a vehicle for political activism to illustrate an example of a larger phenom...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Owens, Robin L. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, DC : Georgetown University Press, 2022.
Series:Race, religion, and politics
Subjects:
Jordan, Barbara, > 1936-1996 > Political and social views.
Jordan, Barbara, > 1936-1996 > Oratory.
Jordan, Barbara, > 1936-1996 > Religion.
Jordan, Barbara, > 1936-1996.
Bible > Black interpretations.
Bible > Interprétations noires.
Bible.
Religion and politics > United States.
African Americans > Religion.
Speeches, addresses, etc., American > African American authors > History and criticism.
Rhetoric > Political aspects > United States > History.
Religion et politique > États-Unis.
Noirs américains > Religion.
Discours politique > États-Unis > Histoire.
RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State
Black interpretations of sacred works.
Oratory.
Political and social views.
Religion.
Religion and politics.
Rhetoric > Political aspects.
Speeches, addresses, etc., American > African American authors.
United States.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • "I Have Borrowed Much of my Language from the Holy Bible" : 19th Century African American Women's Political Use of Scriptures
  • "I am a Composite of Experiences" : The Prelude to Barbara Jordan's Political Use of Scriptures
  • "Suddenly Rescued" : The Civil Religious Basis for Barbara Jordan's Political Use of Scriptures
  • "Let Everybody Come" : Social Activism and Barbara Jordan's Political Use of Scriptures.

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