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Author:

Thompson, Mary V., 1955-

Title:

"In the hands of a good providence" : religion in the life of George Washington / Mary V. Thompson.

Publisher:

University of Virginia Press,

Copyright Date:

2008

Description:

xix, 251 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Washington, George,--1732-1799--Religion.
Washington, George,--1732-1799--Political and social views.
Washington, George,--1732-1799--Family.
Washington family
Anglicans--Virginia--Biography.
Virginia--Religious life and customs.
Chesapeake Bay Region (Md. and Va.)--Religious life and customs.
Christianity and politics--United States--History--History--18th century.

Notes:

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'.

ISBN:

0813927633 (alk. paper)
9780813927633 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)214064120

LCCN:

2008011310

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)