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Phillis Wheatley as Prophetic Poet: You Must Be Born Again

Phillis Wheatley as Prophetic Poet: You Must Be Born Again

Baxter, Wallis C., III

Paperback

Series: Rhetoric, Race, and Religion

General ReferenceReligion General Poetry Criticism

ISBN10: 1793641226
ISBN13: 9781793641229
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: Feb 20 2024
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In You Must Be Born Again: Phillis Wheatley as Prophetic Poet, the author argues that Phillis Wheatley is the mother of liberation theology. The author uses Wheatley's poetry and life experiences to create a portrait of Wheatley beyond that of a poet. Wheatley is described as both poet and visionary who wrestles with God during the creative process. The lyrical expressions of Wheatley's poetry unlock the spiritual impressions on her heart. The author sets up the racial dynamics of Wheatley's time and her engagement with those politics. As a preacher, Wheatley combats the immoral undercurrent that erodes the community's social, economic, and spiritual foundation as well as its political systems. The author positions Wheatley as one uniquely qualified to address the hypocrisy within her world and, by implication, present-day society by calling for immersion into a radical understanding of love and justice, resulting in a renewed hope for equality and a pathway toward equity.

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