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The conflict between science and Scripture has often resulted in the misbelief they are fundamentally incompatible. Proponents of each side have, unfortunately, developed a closed mind and defiant attitude towards the other.

But the natural and supernatural worlds actually do share common ground. People are drawn to them, find expression within each arena and often feel a connection to something larger than themselves. Just like two witnesses to the same event, each has a voice that deserves to be heard in order to get a more complete picture of the truth.

In "And There Was Light ,"...

"From this documentary portrait, a talented and multifaceted contributor to the black experience in the 20th century United States emerges. Much is owed to Bethune, and readers gain an appreciation of that debt." Choice

This volume explores the multi-faceted career of Mary McLeod Bethune (1875 1955) in her roles as stateswoman, politician, educational leader, and social visionary. It offers a unique combination of original documentary sources and analysis of Bethune s life and work. The more than 70 documents, spanning 53 years of Bethune s public life, include letters, memoranda,...

Richard Pryor is an American icon whose name evokes irreverent humor, social critique, and a perplexing degree of self-agonized genius. This anthology captures in one volume the spirit, zest, and cultural impact of Pryor's complex artistry. Audrey Thomas McCluskey has assembled insightful essays from a broad range of scholars, social critics, writers, filmmakers, and other established and emerging commentators on American culture. Although a celebration of Pryor's genius, the book approaches the subject with a critical sensibility that provides insight into his work to reveal how he...