Prophetic Fragments: Illuminations of the Crisis in American Religion and Culture [Paperback]

Mr. Cornel West (Author)

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Publication Date: October 23, 1993

"This collection of writings, drawn from a wide variety of sources, reveals the intellectual depth and breadth of the author. The articles include political commentary, cultural critique, literary analysis, extended book reviews, and even a short story by

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This volume collects over 50 articles, book reviews, and addresses by a Union Seminary theologian, almost all previously published. The disparate brief pieces are partially connected by West's continual effort to link black and Protestant theological traditions to "progressive" social thought. But this project remains too fragmentary and vague to be convincing, while the political rhetoric often falls into a repetitive style of lament, exhortation, and ideological abstraction. In his book reviews, however, West proves to be an incisive critic of other religious and social thinkers. The most eloquent pieces are those in which West explains and interprets his more personally felt tradition of Afro-American Protestantism. Mel Piehl, Valparaiso Univ. )
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Readers accustomed to finding the words of liberation theology inextricably-and perhaps comfortably?-bound up with the culture, economics, and terrain of Latin America may find Prophetic Fragments to be like cold water on the face of a sleeper: a painful but effective way to wake up. Professor West brings to this collection impeccable credentials and a thoroughly United States of America context. Alm -- From Independent Publisher --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. (October 23, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802807216
• ISBN-13: 978-0802807212
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #771,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!, October 21, 2008

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This review is from: Prophetic Fragments: Illuminations of the Crisis in American Religion and Culture (Paperback)

Very interesting and thought provoking book. What do you want to know about African American religion and culture? The answer is in this book for all who desire to gain a better understanding of the religious environment that he or she worships in OR dares to attend. This is such a great contribution to inquiring minds. Thanks Dr. West.

Memphis