Author : Saskia Teulings
Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783659576904
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (769 download)
Book Synopsis The Independent African-American Church 1865-1900 by : Saskia Teulings
Download or read book The Independent African-American Church 1865-1900 written by Saskia Teulings and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1865 and 1900 the Independent African-American Church developed as a compelling and powerful institution, whereby the church developed itself as a tool to constant progress for African-Americans in the American society. The African-American church was not only a religious place, but also a place where the African-Americans developed a collective identity. The end of slavery had created a desire to the establishment of an independent African-American Church, without being disturbt or being controlled by whites. The independent African-American Church brought the African-Americans for the same and common cause together. This church has played an enormously important role in the formation of a self-contained community, as many scientists have already investigated. This work investigates why African-Americans decided to create their own Independent African-American Churches immediately after the abolition of slavery in 1865. In addition it will look into the role of the Independent African-American Church in the African-American community as it particularly investigates the reasons why the African-Americans wanted to establish their own independent churches.