Hell Without Fires: Slavery, Christianity, and the Antebellum Spiritual Narrative (History of African-American Religions)

Hell Without Fires: The Spiritual and Earthly Results of Conversion to Christianity for African-American Antebellum Writers by Yolanda Pierce is a groundbreaking work that explores the transformative power of conversion in the lives of enslaved African Americans.

Through a detailed analysis of autobiographical narratives, Pierce reveals how these writers transformed their earthly hell into a "New Jerusalem," a place of liberation and community uplift.

The book offers a nuanced understanding of the language of conversion in the context of slavery, highlighting the ways in which it addressed the needs of those seeking spiritual and psychological healing.

Pierce's work is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex history of race, religion, and identity in America.