William Sheppard: Congo's African American Livingstone

by William E. Phipps

Overview

This comprehensive biography of William Sheppard, the first African American Presbyterian missionary, presents the remarkable story of how an African American born in the South during the era of slavery emerged as one of the most distinguished Presbyterian leaders in American history. The book chronicles Sheppard's journey to the Congo, details his efforts to challenge human rights violations, and describes his impact on the areas of religion, human rights, education, and art.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664502034
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	02/01/2002
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	247
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

William E. Phipps is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He was formerly Professor of Bible at Peace College in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the former Chair of the Philosophy Department at Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia.

Table of Contents

	Significant Dates for William Sheppard	ix
	Map	x
	Foreword	xi
1.	Preparation	1
	Southern Education
	Journey to the Congo
	Leopold and the Congo
2.	Beginnings in Africa	28
	Up the River
	Settling at Luebo
3.	The Kuba People	68
	Into the Forbidden Kingdom
	Art and Culture
4.	Mission Developments	95
	Joined by Women
	The Ibanche Station
5.	Atrocities Protest	132
	Ivory and Rubber
	Slavers and Cannibals
	Vindication at Last
6.	After Leaving the Congo	176
	Probation by Presbyterians
	Church Work in America
7.	Abiding Influences	190
	Diverse Legacies
	The Congo Livingstone
	Notes	217
	Bibliography	239
	Index	245