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Sketches Of New England Divines

Sketches Of New England Divines

Sherman, David

Paperback

Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1163122475
ISBN13: 9781163122471
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 486
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.98 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sketches of New England Divines is a book written by David Sherman that provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and works of some of the most prominent religious figures in New England during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different divine and their contributions to the religious landscape of the region.The divines featured in the book include Jonathan Edwards, Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, Samuel Hopkins, Timothy Dwight, and many others. The author provides detailed biographical information about each divine, including their upbringing, education, and religious beliefs. He also delves into their writings and sermons, highlighting the themes and ideas that were central to their teachings.Throughout the book, Sherman emphasizes the role that these divines played in shaping the religious and cultural identity of New England. He argues that their ideas and teachings had a profound impact not only on the region's religious institutions but also on its social and political structures.Overall, Sketches of New England Divines is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in America. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of some of the most influential religious figures of the time and sheds light on the broader cultural and intellectual trends that shaped New England during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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