In 1849; Henry Brown escaped from slavery by shipping himself in a crate from Virginia to an anti-slavery office in Philadelphia. 27 hours and 350 miles later; Brown stepped out of his box to begin a new life. This is his memoir; originally published in 1851 in England; as fresh and compelling today as it was 150 years ago. This extraordinary narrative paints an indelible portrait of life in slavery; and describes one of the most audacious; creative escapes ever completed. With a keen sense of irony; Brown examines the "peculiar institution"--from the hypocrisy of slave-owning Christian preachers; to the system of bribery that forced slaves to purchase the rights to their own belongings; to the practice of separating slave families with no warning. Indeed; it was when his own wife and children were sold away that he became determined to escape; and he enlisted the aid of a friend; who nailed him into a three-foot-by-two-foot wooden box. He traveled by railroad car; steamboat and horse cart--often upside down; despite a "this side up" stamp--to the free state of Pennsylvania. His unprecedented manner of arrival made him a public sensation in the North; and a celebrity on the anti-slavery lecture circuit. With an introduction by Richard Newman and a foreword by Henry Louis Gates; Jr.; The Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown conveys the unquenchable spirit of a hero who risked death rather than live a slave. A classic slave narrative; it makes unforgettable reading.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness"By CustomerAn encyclopaedic treatment of the topic covering the major historical developments through the ages as well as the worship styles throughout the world. Written by experts in their specialized field; all the chapters are; however; accessible with extensive footnotes for further exploration. The photographs; some in colour; and boxed highlights make the layout engaging. The opening and closing chapters by the editors locate the topic in its theoretical; historical and cultural context. Most contributors not merely describe a liturgy; but provide the theoretical underpinnings and offer a well considered; challenging personal opinions. Those who seek information about women in worship; the ecclesiastical visual arts; spatial setting and music will find chapters treating those topics. A book which lives up to its name of providing a history; but which looks to possible future trends in this never static expression of the faith.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worship Through the Age of the ChurchBy LabarumFrom its very beginning; the Church has always worshipped. Building on its Jewish roots and through its meditation on the mysteries of the Christian faith; the worship of the Church developed rich liturgical traditions in different locales that even through the variations of custom maintained a core similarity built upon the legacy of the Apostles. The Protestant Reformation gave impetus to removing perceived excesses (in the case of the magisterial Reformers) and complete overhauls (in the case of the radical Reformers) and this led to an even greater amount of variation to the basic pattern of worship to the point now where local churches in the same offer a bewildering menu of worship styles.Geoffrey Wainwright and Karen B. Westerfield Tucker have brought together contributions from various authors to outline the liturgical diversity of the Church in The Oxford History of Christian Worship. Beginning with the earliest days of the Church; the articles details the rich history of Christian worship over two millennia followed bv additional articles covering a specific facet of worship (i.e.; the role of women; the use of art) rather than a particular tradition or period. Catholic; Protestant; and Eastern traditions are all covered and; umlike many more academic surveys of Christian worship; recent free church developments such as the growing acceptance of Christianity in Asia and Africa are included.The quality of the articles is very high and they are generally self-contained and need not be read in order. Both the early articles on liturgical history and the later one bringing together much of the fruit of the scholarship of the liturgical movement are written in a form suitable for scholar and educated layman alike. As a reference source for understanding the diverse traditions of Christian worship; The Oxford History of Christian Worship is indispensible.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An easy to read guide to Christian worship.By Bishop RussellThis book goes beyond explaining various forms of Christian worship. As I read this book; I realized that every Christian should read it; if for no other reason; just to get a broader sense of how Christian worship has evolved and developed through the centuries. The book would help many to understand the beliefs of other Christians and the relationships between the many and varied Christian families that make up the Universal Church. The names of many of the Christian churches and groups covered in this book may be familiar to some people; but after reading this book; a reader might have a better understanding of the relationships between the different churches; how they came into being and also a little about what distinguishes them from one another. It is very informative reading for anyone who is interested in knowing more about the traditions of the various members of the Christian family.
