Alexander Bedward, the prophet of August Town : race, religion and colonialism / Dave St. Aubyn Gosse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gosse, Dave St. A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Revivalism (Afro-Caribbean religion)--Jamaica--History.

Revivalism (Afro-Caribbean religion).

Black people--Jamaica--Religion.

Black people.

Religion and state--Jamaica--History.

Religion and state.

Jamaica--Race relations--History.

Jamaica.

Jamaica Native Baptist Free Church--History.

Jamaica Native Baptist Free Church.

Bedward, Alexander, 1859-1930.

Bedward, Alexander.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (229 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Kingston, Jamaica : The University of the West Indies Press, [2022]

Summary:

This book explores the life and influence of Alexander Bedward, a prominent religious leader in Jamaica during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It delves into the rise of the Bedwardism movement, its roots in revivalism and the Jamaica Native Baptist Free Church, and how it was perceived by colonial authorities. The author examines how Bedward's teachings and actions were often misrepresented by colonial elites, casting him as a madman rather than a prophet. This work aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of Bedward's impact on Jamaican society and culture by revisiting colonial narratives and showcasing the movement's significance. It is intended for readers interested in Caribbean history, religious movements, and post-colonial studies. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Cover

Half-Title

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Introduction: Lies, Distortion and Colonial Memory

1. Revivalism and the Birth of Bedwardism, 1860s-90s

2. The Fundamental Pillars of the Jamaica Native Baptist Free Church

3. The Arrest and Trial of Alexander Bedward

4. Bedwardism, Revivalism and the Jamaican State

5. Judgement Day: Tearing Down the White Wall

6. The Impact of Bedwardism

Appendix 1: Berry, the Independent Stream Flowing from a Huge Rock

Appendix 2: The Rock from which Bedward Preached Many of His Sermons

Appendix 3: Remnants of Union Temple, Shown from Three Angles

Appendix 4: The Churches of the Jamaica Native Baptist Free Church, 1920

Appendix 5: List of Males Who Marched with Bedward and Were Imprisoned

Appendix 6: List of Twenty-five Females Who Marched with Bedward and Were Imprisoned

Appendix 7: Rules and Report of the 1920 Convention

Appendix 8: Bedward's Manifestation into Kingston in 1921

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789766409104

9766409102

OCLC:

1395183542