The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights
- ISBN: 0802853528, 9780802853523
- Page count: 34
- Published: 2010-01-01
- Format: Hardcover
- Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
- Language:
- Author:
Since the earliest days of slavery, African Americans have called on their religious faith in the struggle against oppression.
In this book the Beatitudes — from Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount — form the backdrop for Carole Boston Weatherford's powerful free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.
Tim Ladwig's stirring illustrations showcase a panorama of heroes in this struggle, from the slaves shackled in the hold of a ship to the first African American president taking his oath of office on the steps of the United States Capitol.
Readers of all ages will find this a book to return to again and again for encouragement and inspiration.
Get the Book
Buy digital
-
Barnes&Noble.com $17.00 ebook
Buy print
-
StevensBooks.com From $12.76
-
Christianbook.com From $16.20
-
Barnes&Noble.com From $18.00
Review The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights.