ISBN: 9781334108464 - the religious and social conditions of philadelphia during the first decade under the federal constitution, 1790-1800 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book uncovers the crucial role of the German Lutheran Church in Philadelphia in the face of French atheism and native infidelity during the first decade of the Federal Constitution. The author examines the religious, social, and moral climate of the time and draws upon contemporary accounts to illustrate the challenges posed by foreign influence and domestic unrest. This book traces the efforts of the German Lutheran clergy, particularly Rev. Henry Helmuth, in safeguarding their congregation amid a wave of indelity and blasphemy that threatened to overturn established religious and moral barriers. By providing a detailed analysis of sermons, publications, and community initiatives, the author demonstrates how the church stood as a bulwark against the prevailing currents of unbelief. Ultimately, this book highlights the enduring significance of religious faith and community in shaping the moral compass of a nation during a turbulent period in its history. 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. print-on-demand item.…