Item Detail

ID
25477
Publication Type
Book Chapter
Language
English
Authors
Newell, Quincy D.
Title
"Is There No Blessing for Me?" Jane James's Construction of Space in Latter-day Saint History and Practice
Book Title
New Perspectives in Mormon Studies : Creating and crossing boundaries
Publication Place
Norman, OK
Publisher
University of Oklahoma Press
Publication Date
2013
Pages
41-68
Abstract
In telling her life story, Jane James positioned herself near the center of the Latter-day Saint story, inserting herself into LDS myth-history. In this way, she carved out a space for herself in LDS history and practice despite the efforts of the church hierarchy to marginalize her because of her race. This essay focuses primarily on the autobiography in order to understand how and why James inserted herself into the center of the LDS story. [excerpt from chapter]
Subjects
Conversion experience
James, Jane Elizabeth Manning
Race relations
Cited By Count
6
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