A True and Concise Narrative, of the Origin and Progress of the Church

Benoni Dewey, James Wheelock

ISBN 10: 1334665974 / ISBN 13: 9781334665974

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book meticulously documents the events surrounding a protracted dispute within a New England congregational church in the early 1800s. The controversy stemmed from the appointment of a new professor of divinity at Dartmouth College, an action perceived by some as threatening to the authority of the church's established pastor. The dispute quickly escalated, resulting in the formation of a separate church by the dissenting faction within the congregation. The book presents a detailed account of the events leading to this schism, including the involvement of the college's Board of Trustees and several councils convened to mediate the conflict. The author delves into the underlying causes of the dispute, exploring themes of power dynamics, denominational loyalty, and the role of tradition in religious communities. Ultimately, the book provides significant insights into the challenges faced by religious institutions during a period of rapid social and intellectual change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: A True and Concise Narrative, of the Origin and Progress of the Church
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1334665974
• ISBN 13: 9781334665974
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from A True and Concise Narrative, of the Origin and Progress of the Church Difficulties, in the Vicinity of Dartmouth College, in Hanover: The Same Being the Origin of President Wheelock's Disaffection to the Trustees and Professors of the College, With Documents Relative Thereto

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.