ebooks Catherine the Great: A Short History by Professor Isabel de Madariaga; Isabel De Madariaga in History

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The Talking Book casts the Bible as the central character in a vivid portrait of black America; tracing the origins of African-American culture from slavery’s secluded forest prayer meetings to the bright lights and bold style of today’s hip-hop artists.The Bible has profoundly influenced African Americans throughout history. From a variety of perspectives this wide-ranging book is the first to explore the Bible’s role in the triumph of the black experience. Using the Bible as a foundation; African Americans shared religious beliefs; created their own music; and shaped the ultimate key to their freedom—literacy. Allen Callahan highlights the intersection of biblical images with African-American music; politics; religion; art; and literature.The author tells a moving story of a biblically informed African-American culture; identifying four major biblical images—Exile; Exodus; Ethiopia; and Emmanuel. He brings these themes to life in a unique African-American history that grows from the harsh experience of slavery into a rich culture that endures as one of the most important forces of twenty-first-century America.