Free at Last ? The Gospel in the African American Experience

The words of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech have become enshrined in US history. But after the end of King's generation of leadership, what happened to the African American struggle for freedom? Like the ancient Israelites, the African American community has survived a four-hundred-year collective trauma. What will it take for them to reach the promised land that King foresaw—to be truly free at last? In this classic historical and cultural study, Carl Ellis offers an in-depth assessment of the state of African American freedom and dignity. Stressing how important it is for African Americans to reflect on their roots, he traces the growth of Black consciousness from the days of slavery to the 1990s, noting especially the contributions of King and Malcolm X. Ellis examines elements of Black culture and offers a distinct perspective on how God is active in culture more broadly.

Isbn / Product Code - 9780830848584

Dimensions - 21.5x13.9x1.8 cm

Printed Pages - 296

Format - Paperback

Year Of Publication - 2020

Publisher - IVP (Intervarsity) Press

Author - Carl F. Ellis Jr.