Michael Nathan-Pepple

Historical Churches Of The Caribbean Island Of Antigua

An overview of the complex relationship between the older established churches, slavery and their black converts.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Historical Churches of the Caribbean Island of Antigua is a two-part book. Part one examines and analyses the complex relationship between the Older Established Churches, Slavery and their Black converts. Part two showcases 24 historic churches and detail their history, congregation establishment, architectural skills and craftsmanship, and the strong influence they had on the religious and social life of the people. According to the research evidence, missionaries and slave owners joined forces to convert enslaved Africans to Christianity. Both parties benefited from this mutual arrangement, as missionaries gained souls and slave owners gained a very obedient slave population. With the rise of black consciousness and a renewed emphasis on reparations for slavery, the descendants of slaves have begun to question Christianity's role in slavery, its abuses and oppression.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: MNP Publications
• Seitenzahl: 66
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. August 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 273g
• ISBN-13: 9781916280717
• ISBN-10: 1916280714
• Artikelnr.: 68887090

Autorenporträt

Michael was inspired to write 'All About Antigua and Barbuda' due to the natural beauty and history of the twin island nation. After many visits and reading up on its history, it became necessary to write a travel book. The book is a useful travel guide that details the top sites and attractions in Antigua and Barbuda.