Author:
Baxter, Wallis C., III, author.
ImprintLanham : Lexington Books, [2022]
Descriptionxii, 141 pages ; 24 cm.
Note:Introduction -- Phillis Wheatley, the poet-theologian -- Encountering God through the preacher : Wheatley's influences -- The creativity of the spoken word -- Created in the imagination -- Salvation is available -- The story behind the voice -- Epilogue: To whom much is given.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-132) and index.
Note:"In Phillis Wheatley as Prophetic Poet: You Must Be Born Again the author presents Phillis Wheatley as a preacher and theologian committed to transforming her world through her poetry. The result is a prophetic message of hope for the oppressed and corrective instruction for the institutional power structures."-- Provided by publisher.