The Churches and Educated Men : A Study of the Relation of the Church to Makers and Leaders of Public Opinion (Classic Reprint)

Edwin Noah Hardy

ISBN 10: 1331395658 / ISBN 13: 9781331395652

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 312 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Churches and Educated Men : A Study of the Relation of the Church to Makers and Leaders of Public Opinion (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331395658
• ISBN 13: 9781331395652
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book examines the ebb and flow of religion in colleges from the colonial era to the early 19th century. The author demonstrates that, while the colonial colleges were founded with the express purpose of training religious leaders, religious fervor declined sharply during the Revolutionary War period. The author maintains that the rise of French skepticism, coupled with the war's disruptive influence on college life, led to a decline in religious observance and belief. Through detailed research and analysis of historical documents, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between religion and higher education in America's formative years. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of education, religion, or American culture.