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"In the hands of a good providence" : religion in the life of George Washington
- Title
- "In the hands of a good providence" : religion in the life of George Washington / Mary V. Thompson.
- Author
- Thompson, Mary V., 1955-
- Publication
- Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2008.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 09-214 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- xix, 251 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
- Subjects
- Virginia > Religious life and customs
- Anglicans > Virginia > Biography
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Family
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Religion
- Christianity and politics > United States > Church of England > History > 18th century
- Washington family
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Political and social views
- Chesapeake Bay Region (Md. and Va.) > Religious life and customs
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-242) and index.
- 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'.
- Call Number
- JFE 09-214
- ISBN
- 9780813927633 (alk. paper)
- 0813927633 (alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2008011310
- OCLC
- 214064120
- Author
- Thompson, Mary V., 1955-
- Title
- "In the hands of a good providence" : religion in the life of George Washington / Mary V. Thompson.
- Imprint
- Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2008.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-242) and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 09-214