History of the First Church in Springfield: An Address Delivered June 22, 1875; With an Appendix stands as a detailed,, documen ted look at the early history of Springfield’s first church.
Through narrative and appendix material, it chronicles how the congregation formed, the ministers who guided it, and the development of church life from its colonial beginnings to the 18th century.
This edition compiles the historical address and accompanying notes, offering portraits of leaders like Rev. George Moxon and Rev. Robert Breck, descriptions of early meeting houses, and glimpses into the church’s governance, covenants, and Sabbath-school origins. It combines narrative history with primary‑source style excerpts to illuminate the town’s religious and community heritage."Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Excerpt from History of the First Church in Springfield: An Address Delivered June 22, 1875; With an Appendix
Mr. Pynchon had written a book, entitled The Meritorious Price of our Redemption, the theology Of which was distasteful to the authorities at Boston, and although, under the pressure of both temporal and ecclesiastical censures, which he incurred, he re tracted or modified some of the Obnoxious sentiments of his book, the book itself was condemned to be burned by the common executioner in the market place at Boston.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a historical account of the founding and development of the First Parish of Springfield, Massachusetts, from its establishment in 1636. Drawing upon church records and other primary sources, the author sheds light on the challenges and triumphs faced by the early settlers as they sought to establish a godly community in the wilderness. The book explores the lives of the church's ministers, including George Moxon, William Thompson, and Robert Breck, and delves into the significant events that shaped the church's history, such as the Indian attack of 1675. Through its examination of religious practices, community values, and the evolution of the church's beliefs, the book offers valuable insights into the role of religion in shaping the social and spiritual life of early New England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334675744_0
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