Isbn: 9781334646331 - a Letter to Rev. Leonard Bacon, D. D (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tumultuous relationship between Leonard Bacon, a prominent minister in 19th-century New Haven, and Halsted Carroll, a newly arrived Presbyterian pastor. The author meticulously examines the heated exchange of letters between the two men, revealing the deep-seated tensions within the religious community and society at the time. Through a comprehensive analysis of church records and historical context, this book brings to light the underlying power struggles, personal animosity, and the broader implications for religious identity and ecclesiastical authority in the United States during a period of great social and political change. Ultimately, it offers a nuanced exploration of the fault lines that can divide religious communities and the challenges of maintaining unity and integrity in the face of adversity. 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.…