Religious Experience And Journal Of Jarena Lee

Religious Experience and Journal of Jarena Lee is a book written by Jarena Lee in 1849. It is an autobiographical account of her life as an African American woman who felt called by God to preach the Gospel. Lee's religious experiences are chronicled in the book, as well as her struggles with racism and sexism in the early 19th century. The book begins with Lee's early life as a slave in New Jersey, where she was denied an education and forced to work in the fields. Despite her circumstances, Lee felt a strong connection to God and began to experience religious visions and dreams. She eventually joined the African Methodist Episcopal Church and began to feel a calling to preach. Lee faced many obstacles in her quest to become a preacher, including opposition from other church members and societal expectations that women should not be public speakers. However, she persisted and eventually became the first African American woman to be authorized to preach in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Religious Experience and Journal of Jarena Lee is a powerful testament to Lee's faith and perseverance in the face of adversity. It provides a unique perspective on the role of African American women in the early days of the church and sheds light on the challenges they faced. The book is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the experiences of African Americans during a tumultuous period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.