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Tell them we are singing for Jesus : the original Fisk Jubilee Singers and Christian reconstruction, 1871-1878

Title: Tell them we are singing for Jesus : the original Fisk Jubilee Singers and Christian reconstruction, 1871-1878 / Toni P. Anderson.
Author: Anderson, Toni P., 1957-
Publication: Macon, Ga. : Mercer University Press, [2010], ©2010.

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xvi, 299 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations; 24 cm

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1. The Roots of Reconstruction: The American Missionary Association and Fisk University -- 2. The Birth of the Jubilee Singers: Vision, Mission, and Divine Blessing -- 3. "Doing the Work of the Master": Developing a Campaign Strategy for Christian Missions -- 4. Broadening the Campaign Goals: Africa, Affinity Groups, and Revival Services -- 5. Artistry and Refinement: Gaining Public Acclaim -- 6. "The Scar of the Dark Ages": Social Standing in America and Europe -- 7. "Infinite Troubles": Practical Application of American Missionary Association Ideals -- 8. The Fruit of Christian Reconstruction: Leaders of the Race -- Appendix. Brief Biographies of the Jubilee Singers, 1871-1878.

ISBN

9780881461121 (hardback : alk. paper)
0881461121 (hardback : alk. paper)

LCCN

2010001203
99937173233

OCLC

368024921
ocn368024921
SCSB-14467424

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Columbia University Libraries