In and Out of This World

The book explores the Nation of Islam's religious practices and discourses in America, highlighting the influential figures like Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, Warith Deen Mohammad, and Louis Farrakhan. It analyzes how they employed various religious symbols and myths, such as the myth of Yakub, to reinterpret the significance of black bodies in the face of racism. Finley illustrates how these leaders aimed to reclaim and reform black identity amidst systemic violence, emphasizing the transformative potential of their teachings and experiences.