In his new book, MOSES, JESUS, AND THE TRICKSTER IN THE EVANGELICAL SOUTH, Paul Harvey uses four characters that are important symbols of
religious expression in the American South to survey major themes of
religion, race, and southern history. Through his cast of four central
characters, Harvey reveals diverse facets of the southern religious
experience, including conceptions of ambiguity, darkness, evil, and
death.
In the video below, Harvey explains the four figures (Moses, Jesus, Trickster, and Absalom) in his book, and the different literary and artistic examples he uses to explore these characters. He also states why it makes for a compelling read, particularly for students.
