Bonds of affection civic charity and the making of America--Winthrop, Jefferson, and Lincoln /

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Príomhchruthaitheoir: Holland, Matthew Scott, 1966-
Údar corparáideach: ebrary, Inc
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Foilsithe / Cruthaithe: Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, c2007.
Sraith:Religion and politics series (Georgetown University)
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Clár na nÁbhar:
  • Prologue: "Bonds of affection" : three founding moments
  • pt. 1. Winthrop and America's point of departure. Introduction: Hawthorne's suggestion. A model of Christian charity. Two cities upon a hill
  • pt. 2. Jefferson and the founding. Introduction: 1776 - the other document. A model of natural liberty. "To close the circle of our felicities"
  • pt. 3. Lincoln's refounding. Introduction: From Tom to Abe : the agapic ends of America's bloodiest war. "Hail fall of furry! Reign of reason, all hail." "This nation under God." A model of civic charity
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix 1. A model of Christian charity
  • Appendix 2. Thomas Jefferson's "original rough draught" of the Declaration of Independence
  • Appendix 3. Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural
  • Appendix 4. Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural.