By the hand of providence : how faith shaped the American revolution

By the hand of providence : how faith shaped the American revolution / Rod Gragg.

Author/creator	Gragg, Rod
Format	Book and Print
Edition	1st Howard Books hardcover ed.
Publication Info	New York : Howard Books, 2011.
Description	ix, 291 pages ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Christianity and politics--United States --History. United States--Church history --To 1775. United States--History --Revolution, 1775-1783 --Religious aspects.

Contents	"By the providence of almighty God" -- "For such a time as this" -- "A kind of destiny" -- "The Lord fighteth for them" -- "The sacred cause of freedom" -- "A signal stroke of providence" -- "By the hand of providence" -- "Under the smiles of heaven" -- "Grace to repent of our sins" -- "Fight against them that fight against me" -- "Such astonishing interpositions of providence" -- "He has approved our beginnings".
Abstract	Based on meticulous research into the correspondence and documentation of the founding fathers from the crafting of the Declaration of Independence to the signing of the peace treaty with Britain, this book sheds light on how the Judeo-Christian world view motivated America's founding fathers.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2011016811
ISBN	9781416596301
ISBN	1416596305
Standard identifier#	40019650289

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	BR520 .G735 2011	✔ Available	Place Hold