The Life And Character Of Leonard Woods (1880)

von Edwards Amasa Park

56 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Life And Character Of Leonard Woods is a book written by Edwards Amasa Park in 1880. The book is a biography of Leonard Woods, who was a prominent American theologian and academic in the 19th century. The book details Woods' life, from his childhood in Princeton, Massachusetts, to his education at Harvard and Andover Theological Seminary, to his career as a professor of theology at Andover and president of Bowdoin College. The book also explores Woods' religious beliefs and his contributions to the development of American theology. It discusses his role in the controversy over the doctrine of the Trinity, his defense of the Calvinist doctrine of predestination, and his advocacy for the abolition of slavery. Throughout the book, Park paints a picture of Woods as a man of great integrity, intelligence, and faith. He describes Woods' personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his relationships with his colleagues and students. Overall, The Life And Character Of Leonard Woods is a comprehensive and insightful biography of a significant figure in American religious history. It provides a detailed look at Woods' life and contributions, as well as the broader theological and social context in which he lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781104313289
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC