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Absalom Jones
Author: Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones
Year: 2021
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 4.0 MB
Language: English

The story of a former slave and Americas first Black Episcopal priest is an inspiring model for living a full life of service and love This book appropriate for children but engaging enough for adults begins by describing the reality of slavery during Joness life Absalom Jones purchased his wifes freedom before his own and dedicated himself to living the Christian faith Through the difficulties and challenges of his time he answered the call to serve the church and was ordained a priest and deacon to serve the first Black Episcopal Church in the United StatesThe first Black priest in the Anglican Communion continues to be one of the most important historical figures in the Episcopal Church As the church pays attention to its own sins of racism this book offers encouragement guidance hope and inspiration Joness life is an example of what it means to follow Jesus through faithful courageous and selfless living of the way of love

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