Overview
Memoir Of The Reverend Samuel Davies: Formerly President Of The College Of New Jersey (1832) is a biographical account of the life and achievements of the Reverend Samuel Davies. The book was written by The Publishing Committee and published in 1832. Samuel Davies was a prominent Christian minister and educator in colonial America, best known for his role as the fourth president of the College of New Jersey (now known as Princeton University). The memoir provides a detailed account of Davies' life, from his birth in Delaware in 1723 to his death in Virginia in 1761. The book covers his early years as a student and his eventual ordination as a Presbyterian minister. It also delves into his work as a missionary to Native Americans and his efforts to establish churches and schools in Virginia.The memoir also explores Davies' role in the Great Awakening, a religious movement that swept through the American colonies in the mid-18th century. Davies was a prominent figure in this movement, and the book provides insight into his preaching style and his impact on the spiritual lives of his congregants.Overall, Memoir Of The Reverend Samuel Davies: Formerly President Of The College Of New Jersey (1832) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in colonial America. It offers a detailed and engaging account of the life of one of the most important figures in early American religious history.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
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Oct 27, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 136 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1437182054
- | ISBN-13: 9781437182057
