Explore the of John Marrant.

In “The Gospel of John Marrant, ” Alphonso F. Saville, IV, delves into the life and spiritual journey of John Marrant, offering a compelling analysis of his significance within the Black Atlantic world. This book explores the intersections of religion, identity, and cultural exchange during a pivotal era. It is a must-read for those interested in American religion.

I Know It Was Prophetic Initiation and Retributive Justice in the Narratives of John Marrant, Nat Turner, and Frederick Douglass

  • Journal of Africana Religions 7, no. 2
  • 2024
  • p. 234-54

This article looks at how West African religious traditions influenced early African American Christian beliefs. It focuses on the symbols of wilderness and blood in the life stories of John Marrant, Nat Turner, and Frederick Douglass. Using Theophus Smith’s idea of “conjure,” it explains how these figures understood the Bible in a way shaped more by African spirituality than by European Christianity. By repeating certain biblical themes and symbols, they created a unique tradition of interpreting the Bible—an early form of Black Church storytelling that hasn’t been widely recognized in history.

 

 

 

 

"It Takes a Nation of to Hold Us Back”

  • St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture, 1st Edition
  • St. James Press
  • 2018

This article explores It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, the groundbreaking 1988 album by Public Enemy, within the broader context of hip-hop culture. It examines the album’s impact on music, politics, and social activism, analyzing its dense production, politically charged lyrics, and influence on later hip-hop artists.