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Peer reviewedLawrence-McIntyre, Charshee Charlotte – Journal of Black Studies, 1987
Analyzes the social function of spirituals in relation to African culture and the slavemasters' language restrictions. Describes the role of secret meetings in traditional African cultures and slave society, and the Bible as metaphor. Focuses on themes of freedom and escape, redemption and salvation, and judgment and punishment. (KH)
Descriptors: African Culture, Black Community, Black Culture, Cultural Background
