A Modern Apostle

A Modern Apostle

George Smith

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120123749
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A Modern Apostle: Alexander N. Somerville, 1813-1889 (1891) is a biographical account of the life of Alexander N. Somerville, written by George Smith. Somerville was a Scottish Presbyterian minister who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century and became a prominent figure in the religious community. The book covers Somerville’s early life in Scotland, his education, his ministry in the United States, and his work as a writer and lecturer. It also explores his views on various theological and social issues, including slavery, temperance, and women’s rights. The book provides a detailed and insightful portrait of Somerville, his beliefs, and his impact on the religious landscape of his 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.

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