... example in an exaggerated form. Black women, however, remained numerous in the churches, and supported their leaders through the emergence of auxiliary benevolent societies and in quiet, obedient forms of piety, similar to most white women. Just as white women gained a place in the public sphere through...

... Episcopal Church post revolution revivals revivalism slaves slavery Stansell Christine women church history field of public sphere also Republic of Letters Clarkson Matthew communion sacrament of Holy Communion also Eucharist Lord’s Supper Bird Lucy Andrews Dee benevolent societies missionary...