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The Doctrines and Discipline of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
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Colored Methodist Episcopal Church

The Doctrines and Discipline of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church

The Doctrines and Discipline of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church is a paramount text that encapsulates the theological tenets and organizational framework of a denomination birthed from the struggles for racial equity in American religious life. Written in a clear, didactic style, the book articulates core doctrines, liturgical practices, and the socio-political context of its inception during the late 19th century. This work stands not only as a guide for spiritual governance but also as a critical historical document that traces the evolution of African American Methodism and its responses to systemic racism, providing an indelible insight into the faith and resilience of its congregants. The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church emerged as a response to the marginalization of African Americans within the broader Methodist tradition. Influential figures within the church sought to establish a distinct spiritual identity that echoed their unique experiences of oppression and aspiration for community empowerment. It reflects the convergence of religious fervor and social justice imperatives that were pivotal to the African American experience during the Reconstruction era, a time ripe for re-examination of faith in the face of adversity. This book is highly recommended for theologians, historians, and lay readers interested in African American religious practices and the historical interplay of faith and social justice. Its detailed elucidation of doctrine and discipline offers invaluable insights for those engaged in contemporary discussions on race, identity, and ecclesiology.
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198 afgedrukte pagina’s
Auteursrechteigenaar
Bookwire
Oorspronkelijke uitgave
2022
Jaar van uitgave
2022
Uitgeverij
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