Sojourner Truth Prophet of Social Justice [Paperback]

Although Sojourner Truth was born into bondage and oppression, in liberation she emerged as a leader in the most radical causes of her era. She travelled the country as an outspoken and riveting presence, battling for the abolition of slavery and for womens suffrage. While her role in these movements has been well-documented, biographers have frequently overlooked the influence of religion in Truths life. A participant in a number of the most significant religious movements of her day, including the Methodist Perfectionists, the Kingdom of Matthias, the Utopians, and the Spiritualists, Truth drew her notions of justice from religion.

Sojourner Truth: Prophet of Social Justiceprovides a concise biography of this important figure, integrating her religious life in ways that shed light on Truths work and the religious movements of her day. Accompanied by primary source documents including political records, speech transcripts, and selections from her autobiography, Richman's biography provides a rich and accessible narrative of Truth's life and legacy.

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1: Sojourner Truth, Character and Context

Chapter 2: Enslavement to Emancipation

Chapter 3: Preaching in New York

Chapter 4: Abolitionist and Suffragist

Chapter 5: Social Justice Activist to the End

Bibliography

Index

Isabelle Richman paints a vivid picture of Sojourner Truths life before she became a legend. The Truth that emerges is impossibly fragile and vulnerable, but also pious, just, and resilient. This book reinforces the reasons we love Sojourner Truth so much.

Nikki Taylor, author of Frontiers of Freedom: Cincinnatis Black Community 18021868