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An Address Delivered at West Springfield, August 25, 1856
This book is a transcription of a speech delivered by William Buell Sprague in 1856. Sprague was a prominent pastor and author who played a key role in the Second Great Awakening. The speech discusses the value of education and the role of the church in promoting learning and intellectual development. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education and religion in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Annals Of The American Pulpit
This comprehensive history of American Presbyterianism in the mid-19th century was written by William Buell Sprague, a noted theologian and biographer. The book covers the lives and ministries of over 500 Presbyterian ministers, providing a valuable snapshot of the religious landscape in pre-Civil War America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A New History of the Sermon
The latest installment in Brill’s A New History of the Sermon series offers innovative studies of sacred rhetoric in the nineteenth century. The three sections—Theory and Theology, Sermon and Society in the British Empire, and Sermon and Society in America—contain a total of sixteen essays on such topics as biblical criticism, Charles Darwin, the Oxford Movement, the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), English Catholicism, sermon-novels, and the slave trade on both sides of the Atlantic. Multiple traditions are represented, including the Anglican and Presbyterian churches, English nonconformity, Judaism, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, making this a compilation that will appeal to a wide range of preachers, historians, literary scholars, and students of the rhetorical tradition. Contributors are Miriam Elizabeth Burstein, Thomas J. Carmody, Dawn Coleman, Robert H. Ellison, Joseph Evans, Keith A. Francis, Brian Jackson, Dorothy Lander, Thomas H. Olbricht, Carol Poster, Mirela Saim, Jessica Sheetz-Nguyen, Bob Tennant, David M. Timmerman, Tamara S. Wagner, and John Wolffe.
Annals Of The American Pulpit
Annals Of The American Pulpit is a comprehensive biographical collection by William Buell Sprague, offering commemorative notices of distinguished American clergymen from various denominations. This historical work provides invaluable insights into the lives and contributions of influential religious figures who shaped the spiritual landscape of the United States. Each biographical sketch details the personal histories, theological perspectives, and significant achievements of these clergymen, painting a vivid portrait of religious life in America. A vital resource for historians, theologians, and anyone interested in American religious history, Annals Of The American Pulpit preserves the le...
Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States
From the Founding Fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful influence in the United States—from its role in shaping politics and social institutions to its hand in inspiring art and culture. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues to play. This masterful five-volume reference work includes biographies of major figures in the Christian church in the United States, influential religious documents and Supreme Court decisions, and information on theology and theologians, denominations, faith-based organizations, immigration, art—from decorative arts and film to music and literature—evangeli...
