Frances Harper: A Christian Voice for the Nineteenth Century

The work of Frances E. W. Harper is examined with an eye toward its place in the Black canon. It is argued that Harper was a major thinker of her time, along the lines of Ida B. Wells, and that further reading of her work is required, with an emphasis on the force of her religious views. She is also...

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Main Author: Duran, Jane 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Philosophy Documentation Center [2018]
In: Philosophy & theology
Year: 2018, Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 79-90
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins 1825-1911 / USA / Blacks / Racial integration / Christianity
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBQ North America
NBE Anthropology
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Summary:The work of Frances E. W. Harper is examined with an eye toward its place in the Black canon. It is argued that Harper was a major thinker of her time, along the lines of Ida B. Wells, and that further reading of her work is required, with an emphasis on the force of her religious views. She is also contrasted with other nineteenth century thinkers.
ISSN:2153-828X
Contains:Enthalten in: Philosophy & theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.5840/philtheol20189597