Fairhope

The Annals of a Country Church

von Edgar Dewitt Jones

224 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Fairhope: The Annals of a Country Church is a historical book written by Edgar Dewitt Jones. It tells the story of the Fairhope Congregational Church, located in the small town of Fairhope, Alabama. The book chronicles the church's growth and development from its founding in 1894 to the present day. Jones provides a detailed account of the church's early years, including its struggles to establish itself in the community and its efforts to build a permanent place of worship. He also describes the various pastors who have served the church over the years and their contributions to its success. The book also explores the role of the church in the wider community, including its involvement in social justice issues such as civil rights and poverty relief. Jones highlights the church's commitment to inclusivity and diversity, and its efforts to create a welcoming environment for all members of the community. Overall, Fairhope: The Annals of a Country Church is a fascinating look at the history of a small-town church and its impact on the community around it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Alabama, the role of religion in American society, or the power of community institutions to effect positive change.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: 9781417989294
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.05.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC