The Religious Instruction of the Negroes in the United States (eBook)

Charles Colcock Jones (Autor)

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2022
189 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739395-5 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Religious Instruction of the Negroes in the United States,' Charles Colcock Jones presents a comprehensive examination of the spiritual condition and needs of African slaves, articulated through a blend of historical account, moral appeal, and practical advice. Its four-part structure serves not only as a historical record of the African slave trade but also as a persuasive manifesto directed at his contemporaries—slave owners and clergymen alike—to foster the spiritual welfare of an oppressed population. Jones's work is distinguished by its didactic style and the plantation-based realities it relays, anchored within the broader literary context of antebellum religious discourse and the subtle complexities of advocating for the welfare of slaves from within a system that inherently devalues them.

Charles Colcock Jones—himself a Presbyterian clergyman, educator, and planter—is uniquely positioned to author such a work. His background and direct experience with the institutionalized nuances of slavery provide an authentic vantage point for his treatise. This proximity to his subject matter grants credibility to his observations and recommendations, reflecting an intimate understanding of his audience's mindset and the sociopolitical environment of his time.

'The Religious Instruction of the Negroes in the United States' is an essential read for scholars of American religious history, African American studies, and antebellum Southern culture. It offers valuable insights into the intersection of faith and slavery and illuminates the complexities of advocating for the humane treatment of slaves within a deeply flawed system. Reading this book is an intellectual journey into the heart of 19th-century moral reasoning and an indispensable addition to the canon of early American social and religious advocacy literature.

Autor

Charles Colcock Jones (1804-1863) was an influential American Presbyterian minister, educator, and advocate for the religious instruction of slaves in the Southern United States. His book 'The Religious Instruction of the Negroes in the United States' (1842) is considered a significant work in understanding the complexities of antebellum religious life and the intersection of Christianity with the institution of slavery. Jones was born in Liberty County, Georgia, and educated at Princeton Theological Seminary. He served as a minister in Savannah, Georgia, and later as a professor of ecclesiastical history and church government at Columbia Theological Seminary in South Carolina. His passion for missionary work among enslaves led him to assume a leading role in the efforts to evangelize and educate enslaved African Americans. While his works and views were formed in a period of deep racial prejudices and were based on the assumption of the acceptability of slavery as an institution, they also reflected a concern for the spiritual well-being of African Americans and the promotion of literacy and religious knowledge among them. Jones's literary style is scholarly and compelling, picking through the ethical and theological implications of slavery and evangelism. His legacy remains a subject of scholarly debate, with some viewing him as a progressive figure in the context of his time and others as a product of the deeply rooted systemic racism of the era.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 19th century Christian ministry • abolitionist movement literature • African American religious history • American slave education • Antebellum religious studies • born a crime • Charles Colcock Jones works • Christian preaching history • Civil War • Classic • Historical • I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing • John Thomas Bigge • Lincoln • Malcolm X • Religious education of slaves • Religious instruction in the US • Slavery • Slavery and Christianity • The New Jim Crow • The Underground Railroad • The Warmth of Other Suns • Trump