'My Faith in the Constitution Is Whole' - Barbara Jordan and the Politics of Scripture

Author Robin L. Owen demonstrates how US Congresswoman Barbara Jordan turned her religious faith and her faith in the Constitution into a powerful civil religious expression. Jordan's particular use of the Constitution--deeply connected with her background and identity--represents the agency and power reflected in her speeches.

Summary

Author Robin L. Owen demonstrates how US Congresswoman Barbara Jordan turned her religious faith and her faith in the Constitution into a powerful civil religious expression. Jordan's particular use of the Constitution-deeply connected with her background and identity-represents the agency and power reflected in her speeches.

Product details

• Authors: Robin L. Owens
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2022
• EAN: 9781647122720
• ISBN: 978-1-64712-272-0
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Race, Religion, and Politics; Race, Religion, and Politics series
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, Religion and Politics, HISTORY / African American & Black, Shipbuilding technology, engineering & trades, Religious freedom / freedom of worship