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The Historical Memorial Of The Centennial Anniversary Of The Presbytery Of Huntingdon: Held In Huntingdon, Pa., April 9, 1895: 1795-1895

The Historical Memorial Of The Centennial Anniversary Of The Presbytery Of Huntingdon: Held In Huntingdon, Pa., April 9, 1895: 1795-1895

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General ReferenceGeneral ChristianityGeneral United States History

ISBN10: 9354446647
ISBN13: 9789354446641
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 5 2021
Pages: 550
Weight: 1.76
Height: 1.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Across one century, a rural American presbytery helped shape the faith and fabric of a growing nation. Faith took deep root here. The Historical Memorial of the Centennial Anniversary of the Presbytery of Huntingdon, 1795-1895, is a detailed centennial church history volume of the Huntingdon Pennsylvania Presbytery, set within the wider story of central Pennsylvania religious history. Compiled in 1895, it serves as a Presbyterian historical memorial, preserving the decisions and labours of pastors, elders and congregations. Contemporary testimonies and primary source church records show how presbytery governance history evolved, how Pennsylvania Presbyterian congregations were planted, and how communities contributed to the spiritual life of the Presbyterian Church in USA. For church history researchers and general readers alike, this is an invaluable genealogy research reference for anyone tracing families, ministers or lay leaders linked to 1795-1895 Presbyterian history in the region. Its record of names, places and occasions offers a vivid window into everyday Christian organisation, making it a natural cornerstone for any Pennsylvania local history collection. Scholars of American religion, local historians, and collectors of denominational literature will prize its view of the structures and spirituality of a working presbytery, while casual readers will find a human portrait of faith lived out in townships and valleys across central Pennsylvania. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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