On the Side of My People by Louis A Decaro Jr
The mythic figure of Malcolm X conjures up a variety of images - black nationalist, extremist, civil rights leader, hero. But how often is Malcolm X understood as a religious leader, a man profoundly affected by his relationship with Allah? This title offers the book length religious treatment of Malcolm X.
"The only book exclusively devoted to Malcolm's religious life. . . DeCaro's discussion of Malcolm's activities as a Black Muslim is interesting and thorough. . . . Adds important chapters on Malcolm as religious apologist, as Black Muslim apostate, as convert to orthodox Islam, and as religious revolutionist." * Journal of American History *
"Effectively conveys Malcolm's evolving spirituality and why it was arguably as central to his life as his far better known activist concerns." * Historical Review *
"A groundbreaking study. . . . This is the best, most thorough account we have of Malcolm X as a religious leader." * Publishers Weekly *
"Will surely find its way onto every short list of indispensable sources for understanding the life and work of Malcolm X. . . . It will deepen both the popular and scholarly understanding of Malcolm X and his contribution to the unfinished work of human liberation." * Booklist *
"The first significant account of Malcolm X's religious life. This readable book . . . should appeal to those who enjoyed Malcolm's autobiography. Highly recommended." * Choice *
"Effectively conveys Malcolm's evolving spirituality and why it was arguably as central to his life as his far better known activist concerns." * Historical Review *
"A groundbreaking study. . . . This is the best, most thorough account we have of Malcolm X as a religious leader." * Publishers Weekly *
"Will surely find its way onto every short list of indispensable sources for understanding the life and work of Malcolm X. . . . It will deepen both the popular and scholarly understanding of Malcolm X and his contribution to the unfinished work of human liberation." * Booklist *
"The first significant account of Malcolm X's religious life. This readable book . . . should appeal to those who enjoyed Malcolm's autobiography. Highly recommended." * Choice *
Louis A. DeCaro, Jr., is Associate Professor of Church History at Alliance Theological Seminary, and is the author of "Fire from the Midst of You": A Religious Life of John Brown and Freedom's Dawn: The Last Days of John Brown in Virginia.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780814718919 |
| ISBN 10 | 0814718914 |
| Title | On the Side of My People |
| Author | Louis A Decaro Jr |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | New York University Press |
| Year published | 1997-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 382 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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