Daniel Alexander Payne: The Venerable Preceptor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

This detailed biography gives a portrait of the life of Daniel Alexander Payne, a free person of color in nineteenth century Charleston, South Carolina. This work highlights his life as educator, pastor, abolitionist, poet, historiographer, hymn writer, ecumenist, and bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Payne was a strong voice for the freedom of his enslaved brothers and sisters of color as well as a vociferous supporter of general and theological education. Upon his election as president of Wilberforce University in Ohio in 1863, Payne became the first African American to lead an institution of higher education in the United States. In addition to exploring his work within the United States, this biography highlights and includes sources from Payne's travels, work, and reception in nineteenth century Europe.


Author: Nelson Strobert
Publisher: University Press of America
Published: 09/05/2012
Pages: 166
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780761858676
ISBN10: 0761858679
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | African American & Black Studies
- Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- Biography & Autobiography | Religious

About the Author
Nelson T. Strobert is professor of Christian education in the Paulssen Hale Chair for Church and Society and director of multicultural studies at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Religious Education Association, the American Academy of Religion, and the Conference of International Black Lutherans.