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A 5 page paper that traces the transition of the life of Olaudah Equiano from a child of traditional African Igbo culture to an adult of strong, deep Christian faith. Discussed are the conditions that shaped Equiano's life, including his abduction into the life of slavery at the age of 11, his introduction to Christianity, and the development of a personal faith that endured throughout his lifetime. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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consider myself an European, I might say my sufferings were great; but when I compare my lot with that of most of my countrymen, I regard myself as a particular
favourite of Heaven, and acknowledge the mercies of Providence in every occurence of my life" (Equiano PG). Words such as these speak of a strong spiritual faith, one that has
been tested and that has proven triumphant over the many obstacles and oppressions that life tends to throw between man and his beliefs. Every faith or religion incorporates a
basic belief that individual faith is tested throughout ones lifetime, and that grace is achieved by ones reactions to these tests as well as ones ability to hold onto faith
throughout the duration. To acknowledge Providence in both the good and the bad experiences encountered throughout a lifetime exhibits a deeply seated personal belief and is a desirable trait
in most religions. To consider ones self favored by Providence under even the most cruel and inhumane conditions, as did the author of these words, exhibits a profound belief
that is rare among members of any faith. This author, named Olaudah Equiano at birth but later renamed Gustavus Vassa by the slaveowners that came to control his destiny,
possessed this rare type of faith. It was a faith resulting from a personal religion that fate had dictated that Equiano construct for himself, drawn from a handful of
vague childhood memories and a lifetime of experiences and observations. Equianos Travels: The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa, The African is the autobiographical story
of the life of Olaudah Equiano which he published in 1789. It is a remarkable story of a young African boys transition from the happy, traditional childhood life of
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