Ann Hutchinson and Jarena Lee

Men are not the only ones who play an important role in religion. Indeed, religious leaders and power were limited to men in most of the Western history. Women were also excluded from theological education and even most Christian sects had been excluded from leadership until recently. Until a woman like Ann Hutchinson or Jarena Lee decides not to prepare for it. They decided to keep their own beliefs and to preserve the rights of women.

Jarena Lee published two religious autobiographical stories: Jarena Lee's life and religious experience, and religious experience and magazine Jarna Lee. These two stories were published in 1836 and 1849, respectively. Both of these works are the story of Lee's life as a missionary of the African Methodist Church. But because the women's sermons contradict the doctrines of their church, her story has not been endorsed by Methodist factions. Some critics believe that Lee's contribution to African-American literature lies in her disobedience to the system of patriarchs and her arguments against women's rights in Methodist churches.

Biography story Jarena Lee, Movement Minister and writer, was born in 1783 to a free African American family in Cape May, New Jersey. In 1804, at the age of 21, Lee attended the religious rally of the Presbyterian missionary, Lee's sermon asked her to change sinful ways and seek relationships with God. Shortly after she converted to Christianity, Lee began participating in the religious ceremonies of the Philadelphia Methodist Church. In her quest to be used by God, Lee aims to be sanctified, which means that she ends her lifelong fight with selfish ambition, and her is a Christian labor I believe I will help you. Soon afterwards, Lee recorded, after a fierce prayer meeting, "At that moment, it seemed like the lightning struck me, I jumped and cried:" The Lord sanctified my soul "Bishop Allen's response will not stop her future work.

Jarena Lee was born in poor, free family in 1783, moved to Philadelphia in his teens and continued to live as a housekeeper. After hearing the preaching at the worship ceremony at Bethel church founded by Allen, she was very moved and converted to Christianity. Shortly thereafter, Lee came to believe that God commanded Lee to preach the gospel. In the nature that the church man rule, this does not work. Paul Harvey said "Overnight, beyond the storms", "male leaders respect women's spiritual strength and seek advice." However, this does not prevent women from pursuing such complaints. Harvey said that these women "fascinated many spectators in the 19th century." Lee Jalena is a good example. She defended the ministry and said, "Is not Mary the first person to preach the Resurrection of the Savior?"