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On Jordan's stormy banks

1994292 pagesUniversity of Georgia Press

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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.

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Randy J. SparksCameo

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