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Lewis C. Sheafe: Apostle to Black America

Douglas Morgan’s biography provides a compelling narrative of Lewis C. Sheafe’s life and ministry, illustrating both his achievements and the challenges he faced as an African-American religious leader in a racially divided society. The book not only recounts his evangelistic work and influence within the Seventh-day Adventist Church but also situates his story in the broader context of African-American religious history and the struggle for equality. It serves as both an inspiring life story and a critical reflection on faith, race, and leadership.

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BX 6193 S49M67 2010

Publisher

Hagerstown, Maryland : Review and Herald Publishing., 2010

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448 p.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780828023979

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BX 6193 S49M67 2010

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Sheafe, Lewis C. (Lewis Charles), 1859–1938 — Biog
Seventh-day Adventists — Clergy — United States —
African American religious leaders — History
Race relations — Religious aspects — Christianity
Adventists — History — 19th-20th century

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Lewis C. Sheafe: Apostle to Black America by Douglas Morgan is a biography of Lewis C. Sheafe (1859–1938), a pioneering African-American Seventh-day Adventist minister. The book explores Sheafe’s remarkable life, his role as a dynamic preacher, and his efforts to expand Adventism among African Americans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It also examines the racial tensions within the church and American society that shaped his ministry, highlighting his leadership, courage, and struggles for racial justice and equality in faith communities.

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