Religious Experience and Journal of Jarena Lee: Giving an Account of Her Call to Preach the Gospel (1849) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781498156455)

Religious Experience And Journal Of Jarena Lee: Giving An Account Of Her Call To Preach The Gospel (1849) is a book written by Jarena Lee, an African American woman who became one of the first female preachers in the United States. The book is a collection of her religious experiences and journal entries, detailing her personal journey towards becoming a preacher and her struggles with racism and sexism in the church.In the book, Lee recounts her spiritual awakening and her eventual call to preach the gospel, despite facing opposition from both white and black male leaders in the church. She also describes her travels throughout the country, preaching to both black and white audiences, and her encounters with other prominent figures in the religious community, including Richard Allen and Peter Spencer.Throughout the book, Lee reflects on the challenges she faced as a woman and a person of color in the church, and how she overcame these obstacles through her faith and determination. Her story serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of inclusivity and diversity in the church.Overall, Religious Experience And Journal Of Jarena Lee is a powerful and inspiring memoir that sheds light on the experiences of African American women in the early years of the United States, and the important role they played in shaping the country's religious landscape.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1849 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jarena Lee
ISBN-10: 1498156452
ISBN-13: 9781498156455
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/07/2014
Pages: 102
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d