The Canonical Black Body: Alternative African American Religions and the Disruptive Politics of Sacrality

“The Canonical Black Body” argues that central to the study of African American religions is a focus on the black body and the production and engagement of canons on the sacred black body within the black public sphere. Furthermore, this essay suggests that, by paying attention to alternative Africa...

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Published in:	Religions
Main Author:	Joseph L. Tucker Edmonds
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Subjects:	alternative religions Black Theology African American religions black body womanism black public canon scripture
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/9/1/17