Lament and Justice in African American History: By the Rivers of Babylon - Hardcover

by Timothy Fritz (Editor), Trisha Posey (Editor), Jemar Tisby (Foreword by)

This book explores lament in African American history from a theological perspective. Part One examines examples of African Americans' use of lament as a framework for engaging both historical memory and social action. Part Two offers examples of lament as a pedagogical tool in classrooms and other educational settings.

Author Biography

Timothy Fritz is associate professor and Department Chair of History at Mount St. Mary's University.
Trisha Posey is Professor of history and director of the Honors Scholars Program at John Brown University.