Daniel Alexander Payne

This detailed biography gives a portrait of the life of Daniel Alexander Payne, a free person of color in nineteenth century Charleston, South Carolina. This work highlights his life as educator, pastor, abolitionist, poet, historiographer, hymn writer, ecumenist, and bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Nelson T. Strobert is professor of Christian education in the Paulssen Hale Chair for Church and Society and director of multicultural studies at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Religious Education Association, the American Academy of Religion, and the Conference of International Black Lutherans.

Preface Acknowledgements Chapter I. The Formative Years: 1811 - 1837 Student and Teacher The Road to Gettysburg Gettysburg Seminary Departure Chapter II. The Transition Years: 1837 - 1856 The Lutheran Clergyman Encounter and Connection with the A.M.E. Church Education and Ministry Election to Bishop Chapter III. The Wilberforce Experience: 1856 - 1876 The Bishop's Work Continues Welcome the Ransomed Prelude to Wilberforce Payne's involvement with Wilberforce Wilberforce University and the A.M.E. Church Payne Abroad Return to the States Chapter IV. The Waning Years: 1877-1893 Changing Responsibilities and Influence A Second Voyage to Europe Farewell Chapter V. Daniel Alexander Payne: Recuperating His Legacy Assessment Connections Bibliography Index