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Eulogy: James C. Embry
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This chapter highlights Bishop Henry McNeal Turner's eulogy for his good friend and fellow bishop, James C. Embry, at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Philadelphia on August 16, 1897. James C. Embry served as an AME bishop beginning in 1896 and is credited with writing the denomination's first systematic theology, The Digest of Christian Theology: Designed for the Use of Beginners in the Study of Theological Science (Philadelphia: AME Book Concern, 1890). In Turner's eulogy, he spoke on a passage from II Samuel 1:25, quoting how the mighty have fallen in the midst of battle. The chapter discusses Turner's call for the AME church to continue Embry's legacy by producing more books and writings on the subjects of theology, hymnology, and history. It covers Turner's words about how Embry loved his race, emphasizing his eloquent tongue and mighty pen that were ever ready to defend it.
Title: Eulogy: James C. Embry
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This chapter highlights Bishop Henry McNeal Turner's eulogy for his good friend and fellow bishop, James C.
Embry, at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Philadelphia on August 16, 1897.
James C.
Embry served as an AME bishop beginning in 1896 and is credited with writing the denomination's first systematic theology, The Digest of Christian Theology: Designed for the Use of Beginners in the Study of Theological Science (Philadelphia: AME Book Concern, 1890).
In Turner's eulogy, he spoke on a passage from II Samuel 1:25, quoting how the mighty have fallen in the midst of battle.
The chapter discusses Turner's call for the AME church to continue Embry's legacy by producing more books and writings on the subjects of theology, hymnology, and history.
It covers Turner's words about how Embry loved his race, emphasizing his eloquent tongue and mighty pen that were ever ready to defend it.
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