The Life Of John Jasper, Pastor Of Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia: From His Birth To The Present Time (1884)

By Edwin Archer Randolph

Book Overview

The Life of John Jasper, Pastor of Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia: From His Birth to the Present Time is a book written by Edwin Archer Randolph and published in 1884. The book is a biography of John Jasper, a prominent Baptist pastor in Richmond, Virginia, who was known for his powerful preaching and his belief in the literal interpretation of the Bible.The book begins with a detailed account of Jasper's early life, including his birth into slavery and his experiences as a young man during the Civil War. It then goes on to describe Jasper's conversion to Christianity and his rise to prominence as a preacher, culminating in his appointment as pastor of Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Richmond.Throughout the book, Randolph provides a detailed account of Jasper's life and ministry, including his theological beliefs, his preaching style, and his impact on the African American community in Richmond. The book also includes a number of sermons and speeches given by Jasper, providing readers with a firsthand account of his powerful oratory.Overall, The Life of John Jasper is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most influential Baptist pastors of the 19th century, and provides valuable insights into the history of African American Christianity in the United States.With His Theory On The Rotation Of The Sun.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104916630
• ISBN13: 9781104916633
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"