"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	Electronic and Book
Publication Info	Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press,
Description	xix, 251 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2008011310
ISBN	9780813927633 (alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
	Electronic Resources	Access Content Online	✔ Available