Bibliograph

Daniel Alexander Payne, the venerable preceptor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Nelson T. Strobert

Type

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Daniel Alexander Payne, the venerable preceptor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Nelson T. Strobert

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Daniel Alexander Payne

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Nelson T. Strobert

Sub title

the venerable preceptor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

Summary

This detailed biography gives a portrait of the life of Daniel Alexander Payne, a free person of color in nineteenth century Charleston, South Carolina. This work highlights his life as educator, pastor, abolitionist, poet, historiographer, hymn writer, ecumenist, and bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Payne was a strong voice for the freedom of his enslaved brothers and sisters of color as well as a vociferous supporter of general and theological education. Upon his election as president of Wilberforce University in Ohio in 1863, Payne became the first African American to lead an institution of higher education in the United States. In addition to exploring his work within the United States, this biography highlights and includes sources from Payne's travels, work, and reception in nineteenth century Europe

Target audience

adult

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