"In the hands of a good providence" : religion in the life of George Washington

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

Author/creator	Thompson, Mary V., 1955-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2008.
Description	xix, 251 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Washington, George, 1732-1799--Religion. Washington, George, 1732-1799--Political and social views. Washington, George, 1732-1799--Family. Washington family. Anglicans--Virginia --Biography. Christianity and politics--United States --Church of England --History --18th century. Virginia--Religious life and customs. Chesapeake Bay Region (Md. and Va.)--Religious life and customs.

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'.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-242) and index.
LCCN	2008011310
ISBN	9780813927633 (alk. paper)
ISBN	0813927633 (alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	E 312.17 .T466 2008	✔ Available	Place Hold