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1 online resource (x, 240 pages) : illustrations. |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Religion and American culture (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
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Religion and American culture (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-234) and index. |
| Contents |
The making of a black evangelist -- "I had rather rely on God's plan than man's" : Marshall Keeble and the missionary society controversy -- "The greatest missionary in the church to-day" : the philanthropy of A.M. Burton -- An old Negro in the new South : the heart and soul of Marshall Keeble -- The Gospel Advocate and the theological formation of African American Churches of Christ -- "It does my soul good when I read the Gospel advocate" : Marshall Keeble and the power of the press -- "The Bible is right!" : the theology and strategy of Marshall Keeble -- The paradox of white racism and white philanthropy in Churches of Christ -- "The white churches sponsored all of this work" : Marshall Keeble and race relations in Churches of Christ -- Stirring up the South : Marshall Keeble and black denominations in the South -- The great triumvirate : Marshall Keeble, A.L. Cassius, R.N. Hogan, and the rise of African American Churches of Christ beyond the South -- The legacy of Marshall Keeble -- Marshall Keeble's sons -- Marshall Keeble's grandsons -- Epilogue: The church Marshall Keeble made. |
| Summary |
Marshall Keeble (1878-1968) was an evangelist in black Churches of Christ from 1931 until his death in 1968. This book offers a study of Keeble and his career. It reconstructs the life, public ministry, missionary activities, and reception of Keeble among Churches of Christ. It also details Keeble's relationship with white businessmen. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Keeble, Marshall, 1878-1968.
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Keeble, Marshall, 1878-1968. |
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Churches of Christ -- Biography.
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Churches of Christ. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Churches of Christ -- History.
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History. |
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African Americans -- Religion.
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African Americans -- Religion. |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Robinson, Edward J., 1967- Show us how you do it. Tuscaloosa : University of Alabama Press, ©2008 9780817316129 0817316124 (DLC) 2007038382 (OCoLC)173243826 |
| ISBN |
9780817380601 (electronic book) |
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0817380604 (electronic book) |
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9780817316129 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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0817316124 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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