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Joseph Gomez was a charismatic minister who rose throughthe ranks of the African Methodist Episcopal church to be ordained abishop in 1948. His daughter has drawn on letters, journals, andchurch records to write this biography. However, it is more than justa simple biography. This book is a history of Black life during theearly part of the century and a chronicle of the political andreligious 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

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This Hymnal is made up of a wide variety of songs from the 1954 hymnal,some restored hymns from earlier hymnals & new & original tunes & lyrics. ... Read more

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AME Church Hymnal from a historic prospective
Growing up in the AME church and listening to music written by African American writers and others was inspiring. To have those songs captured in one book with the music is a plus for me a pianist.

This hymal is used by all musicians in All AME Churches and that in itself is a five star rating. ... Read more

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The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church of Newburgh, New York has the unique distinction of being the church in the birth place of its denominational founder, James Varick. This history of this church proves to be a remarkable account of endurance and survival imbued with a spirit of holiness, forgiveness, generosity, and strength. Its members have overcome racial discrimination and emerged as a strong and vibrant community dedicated to serving God by serving others. Dr. Janet Denise Jones details this inspirational church's history in Varick's Newburgh: History of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church of Newburgh, New York 1827-2001. ... Read more

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Publisher: New York, Methodist Book ConcernPublication date: 1872Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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The Christian Recorder was first published in 1852 in Philadelphia. Although it was the official newspaper of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, it was much more than a religious weekly. In many ways, the Recorder became the voice of black America in the Reconstruction and the post-Reconstruction eras. From the pages of the Recorder, the positions of the AME Church and black leaders on civil rights, voting rights, politics, education, the African emigration movement, family, and women are analyzed in this unique work. ... Read more

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Publisher: Philadelphia : African Methodist Episcopal Book ConcernPublication date: 1912Subjects: African Methodist Episcopal ChurchMethodist ChurchAfro-AmericansHymns, EnglishNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more