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

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Owens, Robin L. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
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. Bible > Black interpretations. Religion and politics > United States. African Americans > Religion. Speeches, addresses, etc., American > African American authors > History and criticism. Rhetoric > Political aspects > United States > History. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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.