E.L. James
1815–1885
Source: Library of Congress
Biography
Reverend E.L. James was a prominent religious figure in the mid-19th century American church. Active during the period of significant religious revival and reform, James gained recognition for his evangelical preaching and pastoral leadership. His work reflected the broader Protestant movements of his era, particularly the emphasis on moral reform and spiritual renewal that characterized American religious life in the decades before the Civil War.