Memoir Of The Reverend Samuel Davies: Formerly President Of The College Of New Jersey (1832) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164849438)

Memoir Of The Reverend Samuel Davies: Formerly President Of The College Of New Jersey (1832) is a book that chronicles the life and legacy of Reverend Samuel Davies, who served as the president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in the mid-18th century. The book is written by The Publishing Committee and provides a comprehensive account of Davies' early life, his education, his religious beliefs, and his contributions to the development of the College of New Jersey.The book begins with a brief overview of Davies' childhood and family background, including his early religious experiences and his decision to pursue a career in the ministry. It then goes on to detail his education at the College of New Jersey, where he excelled in his studies and developed a reputation as a gifted preacher and theologian.The book also explores Davies' role in the Great Awakening, a religious revival that swept across the American colonies in the mid-18th century. Davies was a key figure in this movement, and his powerful sermons and passionate preaching style helped to inspire thousands of people to embrace Christianity.In addition to his religious work, Davies also played an important role in the development of the College of New Jersey. As president of the college, he worked tirelessly to improve its academic standards and expand its curriculum, laying the foundation for the institution's future success.Overall, Memoir Of The Reverend Samuel Davies: Formerly President Of The College Of New Jersey (1832) is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most important religious and educational figures.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.

Author: The Publishing Committee
ISBN-10: 1164849433
ISBN-13: 9781164849438
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d