About the Author

Louis A. DeCaro, Jr., is Associate Professor of Church History at Alliance Theological Seminary, and is the author of “Fire from the Midst of You”: A Religious Life of John Brown and Freedom’s Dawn: The Last Days of John Brown in Virginia.

Reviews

"The only book exclusively devoted to Malcolm's religious life... DeCaro's discussion of Malcolm's activities as a Black Muslim is interesting and thorough... Adds important chapters on Malcolm as religious apologist, as Black Muslim apostate, as convert to orthodox Islam, and as religious revolutionist." - Journal of American History "A groundbreaking study... This is the best, most thorough account we have of Malcolm X as a religious leader." --Publishers Weekly "The first significant account of Malcolm X's religious life. This readable book ... should appeal to those who enjoyed Malcolm's autobiography. Highly recommended." --Choice "Will surely find its way onto every short list of indispensable sources for understanding the life and work of Malcolm X... It will deepen both the popular and scholarly understanding of Malcolm X and his contribution to the unfinished work of human liberation." --Booklist "A significant contribution to the literature about Malcolm X. From the Garveyite beliefs of Malcolm's parents, the cultic religion of Elijah Muhammad and finally orthodox Islam, DeCaro explores the development of Malcolm X's spiritual life. I recommend it to anyone interested in gaining a wider appreciation of Malcolm X." --James H. Cone, Author of Martin & Malcolm & America: A Dream or a Nightmare "A timely, valuable evaluation of Malcolm X's role and contribution to world-wide liberation struggles...The extensive documentation of Malcolm's growth during his brief life is a tribute to his spiritual conviction and commitment to universal human rights and equal justice. Let truth keep marching on!" --Vicki Garvin, veteran activist