The University of the West Indies Press
Our Cause for His Glory: Christianisation and Emancipation in Jamaica
Gordon, Shirley C.
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Our Cause for His Glory: Christianisation and Emancipation in Jamaica
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A comprehensive historical study that describes the varied and various encounters of the Jamaican people with Christianity in the thirty years following emancipation as enslaved peoples under British colonialism. An excellent and resourceful guide for students of history and theology in particular and post-emancipation Caribbean studies in general.

Language
English
ISBN
9789766400514
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Postemancipation Perspectives
Chapter 2 European Missionary Christianity
The Missionary Heyday
Religious Education
Promotion of Free Villages
Decline of Missionary Christianity
Chapter 3 Jamaican Initiatives in Missionary Christianity
Chapter 4 Jamaican Christian Groups
Chapter 5 The Great Revival
Chapter 6 Social Consciences
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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