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How did John Marrant, an 18th-century free Black preacher, navigate the intersections of race, religion, and colonial power in the Black Atlantic? In this lecture, Dr. Alphonso F. Saville, IV explores Marrant鈥檚 life, writings, and missionary work, examining how he engaged Christianity as both a tool of survival and a means of resistance. Drawing from his recent book, The Gospel of John Marrant: Conjuring Christianity in the Black Atlantic, Dr. Saville illuminates how Marrant鈥檚 narrative reshaped early Black religious thought and disrupted dominant understandings of Christian mission and evangelism.

This talk in Arts 150 will situate Marrant within broader debates on race, religion, and transatlantic networks, offering insights into the role of Black spirituality in shaping political and social movements. Designed for scholars and students alike, this lecture will challenge conventional interpretations of early African American religious history and highlight Marrant鈥檚 enduring significance in conversations about race, faith, and resistance.

After the talk, attendees are welcome to a reception in Arts 160 to enjoy international Caribbean cuisine from Chef Sean Samuels.
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Dr. Saville鈥檚 recent book, The Gospel of John Marrant: Conjuring Christianity in the Black Atlantic, will be available for purchase.
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This event was made possible by the generous financial support of The Dean of Arts Development Fund (DADF), the Black Affairs Committee, Student Life and Learning (SLL), The Provost Office, the Department of History and Classical Studies (HCS), the School of Religious Studies (SRS), and Professor Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey鈥檚 Dawson Fund, and Professor Noelani M. Arista.