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Exodus and Emancipation: Biblical and African American Slavery

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In this groundbreaking work, renowned historian and theologian Dr. James Cone explores the profound connections between the biblical story of Exodus and the experience of African American slavery in the United States.

Cone argues that the Exodus narrative has been a source of inspiration and hope for African Americans throughout their history. The story of a people enslaved, liberated, and led to a promised land resonates deeply with the experiences of African Americans who endured centuries of bondage and oppression.

Exodus and Emancipation: Biblical and African-American Slavery

by Dorothy Wickenden

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Language	:	English
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Cone draws parallels between the biblical figures of Moses and Harriet Tubman, both of whom led their people to freedom. He also examines the ways in which the spirituals and other forms of African American music have been influenced by the Exodus story.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, the African American experience, or the power of faith in the face of adversity.

Key Features

A groundbreaking exploration of the connections between the biblical story of Exodus and the experience of African American slavery in the United States
Written by renowned historian and theologian Dr. James Cone
Draws parallels between the biblical figures of Moses and Harriet Tubman
Examines the ways in which the spirituals and other forms of African American music have been influenced by the Exodus story
A must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, the African American experience, or the power of faith in the face of adversity

The Exodus Narrative
The African American Slave Experience
Moses and Harriet Tubman
The Spirituals and the Exodus Story

Reviews

"A powerful and moving book that sheds new light on the connections between the biblical story of Exodus and the experience of African American slavery in the United States."

-Dr. Cornel West

"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, the African American experience, or the power of faith in the face of adversity."

-Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

"A groundbreaking work that will change the way we think about the Exodus story and its relevance to the African American experience."

-Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

About the Author

Dr. James Cone is a renowned historian and theologian who has written extensively on the history of slavery, the African American experience, and the power of faith. He is the author of several books, including Black Theology and Black Power and The Cross and the Lynching Tree.