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Bishop Walls' book, The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church: Reality of the Black Church, is the perennial guide and standard for church history. In this book, Walls presents a comprehensive and detailed history of the A.M.E. Zion Church from its founding to the late 20th century. It is thoroughly researched and cited, satisfying the academic as well as the parishioner. Aside from its historical value, Walls' writing style is engaging and captivating, drawing the reader into the past as if experiencing the present. Though not explicit nor intended, this book serves as a living legacy that challenges and inspires dedicated churchmen. This is a must-own book for every minister, religion student and A.M.E. Zion Church member. ... Read more

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Title: In Darkness with God: The Life of Joseph Gomez, A Bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Author: Sandy Dwayne Martin
Publication: Journal of Southern History (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2001
Publisher: Southern Historical Association
Volume: 67Issue: 2Page: 482

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Hence we are presenting the official Humnal of the A.M.E. Church. Adopted in conformity with the Doctrines and Usages of the A.M.E.C. Committee on the Revision of the A.M.E.C. Hymanl.Bishop S.L. Greene (Senior Bishop), Bishop D. Ward Nichols (Chairman), Bishop L.H. Hemingway, Bishop F.D. Jordan. Rev. Wallace M. Wright, Prof. A.L. Haskell, Mrs. Harriett B. Wright, Dr. E.A. Selby. Table of Contents. 1st Division: Page 11) Order of Service. 15) Te Deum. 16) Litany. 17) Baptism of Infants. 18) Baptism of Adults 20) Receiving Members Into Full Connection. 22) The Lord's Supper. 26) Choral Responses. 27 The Holy Communion (Sanctus). 28) Order of Service (Number two). 31) Responses (Amens). 32) Doxology. SECOND DIVISION: Hymns of Worship and Praise. THIRD DIVISION: Readings. A) The Apostles' Creed. B) The Ten Commandments. C) The New Commandment of Love. D) The Beatitudes. E) A General Thanksgiving.F) For Missions. G) For a Useful, Noble Life. H) For Blessing On Bible Study. FOURT DIVIDION: Prayers. FIFTH DIVISION: Holy Matrimony. SIXTH DIVISION: General Dedicatory SErvices. SEVENTH DIVISION: Burial Ceremony 1-Adults 2- Children. Methodist Hymnody. EIGHTH DIVISION: Responsive Scripture Readings. NINTH DIVISION: Alphabetical Index of First lines. TENTH DIVISON: Index of Titles of Hymns. ELEVENTH DIVISION: Metrical Index TWELFTH DIVISION: Topical Index: 1) Morning Worship. 2) Worship and Praise. 3) Evening and Vesper. 4) Invitation. 5) Holy Spirit. 6) Repentance and Conversion. 7) Consecration. 8) Holy Communion 9) Provisons of the Gospel. 10) Nativity. 11) Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection. 12) Missionary. 13) Children and Youth. 14) Mother. 15) Thanksgiving. 16) Patriotism. 17) Death and Judgment. 18) Spirituals. 19) Miscellaneous. etc. ... Read more

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Joseph Gomez was a charismatic minister who rose through the ranks of the African Methodist Episcopal church to be ordained a bishop in 1948. His daughter has drawn on letters, journals, and church records to write this biography. However, it is more than just a simple biography. This book is a history of Black life during the early part of the century and a chronicle of the political and religious struggles of the first autonomous Black church in the U.S. ... Read more

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Inspiring
Joseph Gomez (1890-1979) was an AME minister, and was ordained a Bishop in 1948. He was also a teacher, civil rights pioneer, scholar, writer, and humanitarian. He was born on the island of Antigua and came to the US in 1908. He served several congregations but was most closely associated with Ohio, particularly Cleveland and also Wilberforce college, from which he graduated.

His biography tells the inspiring story of his life, family, ministry, struggles, and victories.

Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction." He has also authored "Soul Physicians," "Spiritual Friends," and the forthcoming "Sacred Friendships: Listening to the Voices of Women Soul Care-Givers and Spiritual Directors."

An excellent read on the African-American experience.
An absorbing biography of an Afircan-American's rise to the highest position of the AME church as a Bishop, and his challenges to build and maintain the church.It also explains his challenges and struggles inAmerica as a African-American and the love of God, his family, friends anassociates . It was hard to put down.At times I was with him in thestruggles.It provides another format to look at the African-Americanhistory in America, and the impact on a cutlture and people. His daughterhas done an excellent job at collecting and recording this history.I onlyhope others will follow in her footsteps.The book was rather pricey butwell done with adequate references.

Stuggles ofa Spanish-Black bishop in AME church; Excellent
Bishop Gomez built the AME church in Cleveland, Ohio.He rewrote church doctrine in the 1970s for the first time since written by Richard Allen.The book also depicted his struggles and lonely walk with God as he lead aBlack congregation and was faced with issues during the Civil Rightsmovement.The book was easy to read, inspiring, and you didn't want to putit down until finished! ... Read more