is a call for action to African Americans to reform their religions, social practices, and culture for recreating new attitudes and behaviors in both themselves and America, and introduces him into the mainstream of Black critical thinkers and motivators.

Speaking with a straightforward style of prose that will not be ignored, Daniel D Hardman is a new voice in the chorus of black intellectuals demanding change in America. A true child of the '60's black power agitations, Daniel D Hardman taps into these latent urges providing a channel for their expression and potential full realization with essays like, "Raining Revolution", "The End of the Wilderness", and "To Be African American or Just American". He challenges the reader to reconsider traditional black creeds and codes in essays such as, "The Cultural Horizon", and "Preserving Your Life", and those familiar agitations come bursting forth in "3 Strikes and You're Out, or in for Good" and "In Search of the Real Historical Jesus".

In this courageous new work, Daniel's new application of the old standards speaks of the people, and has brought praise from reviewers…

"Stirring, relevant, and thought-provoking! Dan Hardman's writing stands up and walks. Dealing with issues from systemic racism in the Church to the question of African American identity, his "Essays from Church" challenge the reader to rethink one's relationship to prevalent religious and social structures, and to envision new strategies for rebuilding community grounded in a genuinely spiritual engagement with the world." - Dr. George James
Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of North Texas
Author, "Ethical Perspectives on Environmental Issues in India (New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation), 1999

"Dan Hardman has a strong voice and a gift for relating the Bible to present day life."- Lois Snell, Author "Renaissance of the Soul" and "Heaven Home"

"The book, Essays from Church, Vol. 1, by D.D. Hardman is a compelling read. In it, the author drew from his training and apostolate in Christianity to explain that though the message is one, perception is usually colored by peoples' primordial and fundamental history. He tried therefore to re-explain the teachings of the bible in ways that will accord with the authentic existence of the African American audience.

The author encouraged black Pentecostal preachers to re-focus their sermons such that the peoples' existential problems would be solved so that the African American would regain full identity and attain self-mastery. He equally encouraged a spiritual and physical pilgrimage to home (Africa) as a way of wholesome regeneration and rebirth, all of which are necessary connections for the African American's renaissance. By exploring the possibility of eclectism, the author has really vindicated himself as a true liberation theologian and I recommend the book to all genuine students of regeneration."- Ekwealo Chigbo, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria, and African Philosopher.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Raised in the red hills of Oklahoma, Daniel D Hardman has traveled to and spent many years in Europe, and other parts of America, all while still firmly rooted in love for his people which was nurtured by supportive parents, grandparents, and siblings. He is the youngest of nine children, and currently lives in Texas with his loving wife Elaine and their four children.

A contributing writer for Afromerica.com, The New England Informer, and The Liberty Bell (newsletter for Atlanta Consultant AfterCare, Inc.), he also hosts an Internet radio talk show on the same network with listeners all over the country. Daniel is available for book signings, speaking engagements, media interviews, conferences, etc… Visit him online at www.edincorporated.com. For information concerning scheduling of media events/appearances, please call 972.291.5745 or 469.441.3310.

Essays from Church - Volume One is available from Amazon.de, Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.fr, Amazon.jp, Amazon.co.uk, BN.com, Borders.com, Bertrams.com, Ingram, and Baker & Taylor and Booksense.Com, among others, and as an e-Book directly from the Penknifepress.com website, or check with your local on-line book seller.

Essays from Church - Volume One
Daniel D Hardman
Penknife Press (Chicago, IL) www.penknifepress.com
Purchase at Edincorporated.com
ISBN 0-9741949-6-4; $10.95

© June 2005 By Dan Hardman

Brother Dan Hardman will be keeping the Black community informed on issues concerning the church and righteous living. Visit regularly for new information that could help you overcome and make the best of your everyday experiences.

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