Negro’s God : As Reflected in His Literature by Benjamin E. Mays 1968, 1st/3rd

“The Negro’s God: As Reflected in His Literature” by Benjamin E. Mays is an important and pioneering work of religious and cultural analysis. This edition was published in 1968. First Edition, Third Printing. From the Studies in American Negro Life series.

First published in 1938, this influential book examines how African American writers and thinkers have historically portrayed God in their literature. Benjamin E. Mays—best known as a prominent theologian, civil rights advocate, and mentor to Martin Luther King Jr.—argues that Black religious expression reflects both a deep faith tradition and a response to centuries of oppression and injustice. The book traces shifts in religious sentiment from early slave narratives to modern literary works, providing insight into how Black authors have used religious themes to critique society, express hope, and demand dignity.

This copy is in Very Good condition, clean and unmarked.