This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Religious Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century
The Faith of Our Fathers
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Religious Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century" by G. MacLaren Brydon is a historical account published in the mid-20th century that explores the formation and development of religious practices in Virginia from the early days of the Jamestown settlement in 1607 through the century’s end. The book delves into the intersection of religion, culture, and governance during a time when the Church of England was the dominant institution in the colony and highlights the efforts of both the colonists and clergy to shape a Christian community amidst various adversities. In this detailed examination, Brydon outlines the various religious elements brought by the English settlers, such as the establishment of parishes and the importance placed on Christianizing Native Americans and African slaves. The book chronicles significant events, like the establishment of the first churches, the impact of the Indian massacres, the political shifts, and the influx of different populations, including indentured servants and enslaved Africans, which all influenced religious life. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes how faith was integral to community cohesion and governance, despite facing challenges like political instability and the lack of ordained ministers. This work serves as an important reference for understanding the role of religion in shaping early Virginian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Brydon, G. MacLaren (George MacLaren), 1875-1963
EBook No.: 28634
Published: Apr 29, 2009
Downloads: 142
Language: English
Subject: Church of England in Virginia
Subject: Virginia -- Religion
Subject: Virginia -- Church history
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Religious Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century
The Faith of Our Fathers
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Religious Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century" by G. MacLaren Brydon is a historical account published in the mid-20th century that explores the formation and development of religious practices in Virginia from the early days of the Jamestown settlement in 1607 through the century’s end. The book delves into the intersection of religion, culture, and governance during a time when the Church of England was the dominant institution in the colony and highlights the efforts of both the colonists and clergy to shape a Christian community amidst various adversities. In this detailed examination, Brydon outlines the various religious elements brought by the English settlers, such as the establishment of parishes and the importance placed on Christianizing Native Americans and African slaves. The book chronicles significant events, like the establishment of the first churches, the impact of the Indian massacres, the political shifts, and the influx of different populations, including indentured servants and enslaved Africans, which all influenced religious life. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes how faith was integral to community cohesion and governance, despite facing challenges like political instability and the lack of ordained ministers. This work serves as an important reference for understanding the role of religion in shaping early Virginian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Brydon, G. MacLaren (George MacLaren), 1875-1963
EBook No.: 28634
Published: Apr 29, 2009
Downloads: 142
Language: English
Subject: Church of England in Virginia
Subject: Virginia -- Religion
Subject: Virginia -- Church history
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.