The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights
Since the earliest days of slavery, African Americans have called on their religious faith in the struggle against oppression.
In this book the Beatitudes — from Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount — form the backdrop for Carole Boston Weatherford's powerful free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.
Tim Ladwig's stirring illustrations showcase a panorama of heroes in this struggle, from the slaves shackled in the hold of a ship to the first African American president taking his oath of office on the steps of the United States Capitol.
Readers of all ages will find this a book to return to again and again for encouragement and inspiration.
- Author
- Carole Boston Weatherford, Tim Ladwig
- Format
- unknown binding
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
- Language
- english
- ISBN
- 9780802853523
- Genres
- history, childrens, poetry, religion, faith, cultural
- Release date
- 2009
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