Publisher's Synopsis
Incidents In The Life Of The J. Asher: Pastor Of Shiloh Colored Baptist Church, Philadelphia, U. S. (1850) is a memoir written by Jeremiah Asher, detailing his life as a pastor of a Baptist church in Philadelphia during the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Asher's experiences as a black man in a predominantly white society, and the challenges he faced as a religious leader in a community struggling with racial inequality. Asher's narrative offers insights into the social and political climate of the time, including the abolitionist movement and the fight for civil rights. The book also provides a glimpse into the daily life of a pastor, including the joys and struggles of leading a congregation, and the personal sacrifices required to fulfill this role. Overall, Incidents In The Life Of The J. Asher is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of African Americans during a critical period in American history.And A Concluding Chapter Of Facts Illustrating The Unrighteous Prejudice Existing In The Minds Of American Citizens Toward Their Colored Brethren.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.
