"In the hands of a good providence" religion in the life of George Washington /

"In the hands of a good providence" religion in the life of George Washington /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thompson, Mary V., 1955-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2008.
Subjects:
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Religion.
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Political and social views.
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Family.
Washington family.
Anglicans > Virginia > Biography.
Christianity and politics > United States > Church of England > History > 18th century.
Virginia > Religious life and customs.
Chesapeake Bay Region (Md. and Va.) > Religious life and customs.
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • Controversy : a man of many questions
  • Foundations : early influences
  • Church affiliation : a lifelong Anglican
  • Sundays : public worship and time for reflection
  • Confirmation and communion : questions about a rite and sacrament of the Church
  • Prayer : private devotions
  • Evidence of belief : contemporary statements
  • Outward actions : charity and toleration
  • Church and state : Washington's vision for America
  • Conclusions: Washington's and others'.

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