Abstract
In this essay, I examine Louis Farrakhan's eulogy for Pastor Clay Evans on December 7, 2019. Drawing from the work of Andre E. Johnson, the eulogy is an example of prophetic rhetoric that showcases the powerful emotional and spiritual connection that aligns with the tradition of prophetic speech. I argue, however, that Farrakhan, in producing this rhetoric, adopted a prophetic persona I call “Son of Abraham”– an African American prophetic rhetoric that is firmly grounded in the sacred teachings, beliefs, and subscriptions of one of the Abrahamic religions, that contains a bold truth of love and healing, that when intentionally spoken has the power to transcend, resonate, impact, and provide hope for persons and audiences of other Abrahamic faith systems and non-religious communities as well.
First Page
51
Last Page
57
Recommended Citation
Gibson, Eugene L. Jr.. "“True Disciple”: Minister Louis Farrakhan's Eulogy of Pastor Clay Evans and the Emergence of the Son of Abraham Rhetoric." Sermon Studies 8.1 (2025) : 51-57. https://mds.marshall.edu/sermonstudies/vol8/iss1/7
