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Discourses Comprising a History of the First Congregational Church in Providence: Delivered June 19, 1836, After the Close of a Century From the Formation of the Church (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Edward B. Hall

 
9780259531289: Discourses Comprising a History of the First Congregational Church in Providence: Delivered June 19, 1836, After the Close of a Century From the Formation of the Church (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A 19th-century look at faith, freedom, and the birth of New England's Congregational legacy.

This book presents a historical address delivered in 1836, marking a century since the church’s formation and two centuries since the town’s settlement. It blends memory, doctrine, and community insight to trace how Congregationalism shaped religion and society in New England.

  • Traces the rise of Congregational churches as foundations of religious liberty and local governance.
  • Explains early New England church life, education, and the role of ministers in shaping the town and state.
  • Profiles key figures and moments, including a pastor’s influence on schools, catechism, and community welfare.
  • Connects the church’s history to broader themes of liberty, tolerance, and civic responsibility in American life.
Ideal for readers of American religious history, colonial to early republic era, and anyone interested in how local churches helped build communities.

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