{"product_id":"black-indians-and-freedmen-the-african-methodist-episcopal-church-and-indigenous-americans-18161916-9780252086250","title":"Black Indians and Freedmen: The African Methodist Episcopal Church and Indigenous Americans, 1816-1916","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church successfully pursued evangelism among diverse communities of indigenous peoples and Black Indians in Indian Territory, due to its traditions of self-government and resistance to white hegemony. This led to the migration of Black people to the West. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 252 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 December 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of Illinois Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, often perceived as ethnically monolithic, has a remarkable history of engaging in evangelism among diverse communities of indigenous peoples and Black Indians. In the Indian Territory, Christina Dickerson-Cousin sheds light on the lesser-known story of the AME Church's efforts to reach out to the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokees, Creeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Seminoles) and Black Indians from various ethnic backgrounds. What makes this narrative particularly compelling is the receptiveness of these converts to the historically Black church, owing to its traditions of self-government and resistance to white hegemony, as well as its unwavering support for their interests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ministers of the AME Church, driven by a vision of a racially and ethnically inclusive Methodist institution, believed that their denomination was the best choice for marginalized individuals. Furthermore, Dickerson-Cousin argues that the religious opportunities provided by the AME Church throughout the West played a significant role in stimulating Black migration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Indians and Freedmen is a profound and meticulously researched work that offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between faith and empathy. Through its detailed examination of the AME Church's engagement with indigenous peoples and Black Indians, the book illuminates how these two groups forged unique connections and experiences. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of religion, race, and culture in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 388g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 151 x 227 x 25 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780252086250\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christina Dickerson-Cousin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095582142714,"sku":"9780252086250","price":17.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646267759873_book.jpg?v=1646935582","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/black-indians-and-freedmen-the-african-methodist-episcopal-church-and-indigenous-americans-18161916-9780252086250","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}