On Jordan's stormy banks

This social history explores southern evangelicalism from the late eighteenth century through Reconstruction, focusing on Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian denominations in Mississippi. It details the movement's rise from a rebellious plain folk movement to a powerful establishment, examining its complex relationship with slavery and its impact on women and African Americans within biracial congregations. The book highlights how evangelical practices and rhetoric fostered a democratic spirit, ultimately leading to significant growth and influence.