The Religious Instruction Of The Negroes In The United States (1842)

The Religious Instruction of the Negroes in the United States is a historical book written by Charles Colcock Jones in 1842. The book provides a detailed account of the religious practices and beliefs of African American slaves in the United States during the 19th century. Jones, a Presbyterian minister and slave owner, believed that it was his duty to educate and convert his slaves to Christianity. In the book, he describes the methods he used to teach his slaves about religion, including preaching, catechism, and singing hymns. He also discusses the challenges he faced in trying to reconcile the teachings of Christianity with the reality of slavery. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex relationship between religion and slavery in the United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of African American religion and the legacy of slavery in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.