The Works of Thomas Shepard, First Pastor of the First Church, Cambridge, Mass, Vol. 2: With a Memoir of His Life and Character (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Shepard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483678503 ISBN 13: 9780483678507

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Deepen your understanding of early colonial faith with classic sermons and life story.

This volume collects the works of Thomas Shepard, the first pastor of Cambridge’s church, paired with a memoir of his life. Read accessible reflections on conversion, faith, and the vigilance of a believer’s walk in a challenging Puritan world.

The editor presents Shepard’s ordination-era thoughts in plain language, focusing on how a seeker comes to Christ, the role of the Spirit in faith, and the call to watchfulness in church life. The selections invite readers to consider humility, repentance, and spiritual growth as timeless measures of a faithful life.

• Insights into what faith means in everyday life, from feeling extreme need to embracing grace.
• Discussions on how belief is sparked, clarified, and lived out within a community of believers.
• Guidance on how to stay spiritually alert in times of peace and trial alike.
• A portrait of a pastor’s voice, lived experience, and approach to church governance in New England.

Ideal for readers of religious history, sermon collections, and those seeking a window into early American faith and practice.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483678503
• ISBN 13: 9780483678507
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 637