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Voices in the Wilderness is insightful, impactful, and inspirational reading for anyone interested in and committed to the relevance of Black preaching. John L. Thomas, Jr. takes us into the wilderness to understand our suffering, and baptizes us in the Jordan River to fuel our hope. He juxtaposes a way out, and a way forward that respects the rich tradition of Black preaching, while calling for a social gospel committed to social justice for all people. --DuWayne Battle, Associate Professor, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Du Bois described the Black preacher as 'the most unique personality developed by the Negro on American soil. A leader, a politician, an orator, a boss, and intriguer, an idealist...' Voices in the Wilderness gives life to Du Bois's sentiment by demonstrating the theologically complex and socio-politically diverse role of the Black preaching tradition. By identifying multiple streams of homiletic emphasis based on the shifting terrains of Black life in America, Thomas shows Black preaching to embody both the best aspirations and worst aspects of the larger society. This book will provoke important and valuable conversations about this vital intellectual tradition. --Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor, Harvard University

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John L. Thomas Jr. is Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Phillips Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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