From Library Journal
This biography of Bishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner (1835-1923), a major figure in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, depicts his life as preacher, editor, and clergyman and his pivotal role in politics, social welfare, and the advocacy of racial equality. Seraile focuses ten chapters on writings that appeared in the Christian Recorder, which Tanner edited for 16 years; the remaining two chapters highlight Tanner's youth and early ministry and his retirement and final years. Research for Seraile's previous book, Voice of Dissent: Theophilus Gould Steward and Black America (Carlson, 1991), led him to Tanner's essays and an interest in his life. Seraile's scholarship is careful and precise, as evidenced by hundreds of footnotes and an extensive bibliography. Libraries seeking to provide access to the historical journey of race advocacy in American life and the contribution of African American leaders would do well to consider this title.?Leroy Hommerding, Citrus Cty. Lib. System, Inverness, FL
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
