ebooks Controversies in Contemporary Islam by Oliver Leaman in History

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Although Sojourner Truth was born into bondage and oppression; in liberation she emerged as a leader in the most radical causes of her era. She travelled the country as an outspoken and riveting presence; battling for the abolition of slavery and for women’s suffrage. While her role in these movements has been well-documented; biographers have frequently overlooked the influence of religion in Truth’s life. A participant in a number of the most significant religious movements of her day; including the Methodist Perfectionists; the Kingdom of Matthias; the Utopians; and the Spiritualists; Truth drew her notions of justice from religion. Sojourner Truth: Prophet of Social Justice provides a concise biography of this important figure; integrating her religious life in ways that shed light on Truth’s work and the religious movements of her day. Accompanied by primary source documents including political records; speech transcripts; and selections from her autobiography; Richman's biography provides a rich and accessible narrative of Truth's life and legacy.