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The Book of Exodus: A Biography. By Joel S. Baden

described as advancing themselves socially and communally through the Baptist Church. And yet, the teaching and leadership opportunities experienced in Virginian congregations were often outweighed by the paternalistic limitations ushered in by Victorian theological education. Church meetings and regional church conferences are depicted as training grounds for theological and social development, which includes an implicit intake of gender power formation. Black clergymen, especially those formally educated in seminary, are described as adopting morality compasses based on European ideals, creating social structures in the black community that mirrored Protestant norms. Some of these actions included the policing of women’s sexuality, blocking women from voting in church courtrooms, and creating ceilings on leadership with paternalistic “Sunday Schools.” All these experiences expose a unique perspective into the development of black political identity. Turner has advanced the narrative of how African Americans evolved their political consciousness postemancipation. This particular manuscript provides a structured and inclusive catalog, exposing the black church’s historical accountability for developing gender roles and political trajectories. Hopefully Turner’s work can inspire additional research on the unique political impact that black religiosity has had on its community in the midst of racial accommodation.