The Colored Man in the Methodist Episcopal Church by Hagood, LM (Lewis Marshall) is a study of the history and social dynamics of African-American members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The author explores how African Americans recreated, or destroyed, stereotypes through their religious experiences in the church. The book invites the reader to delve into a story where faith and racial identity are intertwined, evoking new considerations about religion and equality in society. The author reveals the complex relationships between religion and racial issues, focusing on the study of various identities and discussions within the Christian church. The Colored Man in the Methodist Episcopal Church is an important contribution to the literature on religiosity and race in the United States.