The Pulpit Of The Revolution Or, The Political Sermons Of The Period Of 1776: With A Historical Introduction, Notes, And Illustrations (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163412275)

The book titled ""The Pulpit Of The Revolution Or, The Political Sermons Of The Period Of 1776: With A Historical Introduction, Notes, And Illustrations"" is a collection of political sermons that were delivered during the period of the American Revolution in 1776. The book is edited and compiled by John Wingate Thornton, who provides a historical introduction, notes, and illustrations to help contextualize the sermons.The sermons in this book were delivered by prominent religious leaders of the time, including Samuel Langdon, John Witherspoon, and Jonathan Mayhew, among others. These sermons played a significant role in shaping the political discourse of the time and were instrumental in inspiring the colonists to fight for their freedom and independence.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific sermon or a group of sermons. The chapters are organized thematically, covering topics such as the nature of government, the rights of the people, and the duty of citizens to resist tyranny. The book also includes a detailed index, making it easy for readers to find specific sermons or topics of interest.Overall, ""The Pulpit Of The Revolution Or, The Political Sermons Of The Period Of 1776: With A Historical Introduction, Notes, And Illustrations"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the role that religion played in shaping the political landscape of the time.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: John Wingate Thornton
ISBN-10: 1163412279
ISBN-13: 9781163412275
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 550
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d