Motif of Hope in African American Preaching During Slavery and the Post-Civil War Era

This book explores the use of the motif of hope within African American preaching during slavery (1803-1865) and the post-Civil War era (1865-1896). It discusses the presentation of the motif of hope from a historical perspective and how often this motif changed, though in some instances it remained the same despite the changing of its historical context. Futhermore, this discussion illuminates a realty that hope has been a theme of importance throughout the history of African American preaching. -- Provided by publisher.