William Sheppard: Congo's African American Livingstone

by William E. Phipps

This comprehensive biography of William Sheppard, the first African American Presbyterian missionary, presents the remarkable story of how an African American born in the South during the era of slavery emerged as one of the most distinguished Presbyterian leaders in American history. The book chronicles Sheppard's journey to the Congo, details his efforts to challenge human rights violations, and describes his impact on the areas of religion, human rights, education, and art.

247 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Bo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written biography of a 19th century missionary. Sheppard did not convert to take away the culture of the Congolese. He understood and enhanced it.