Franklin on Faith: The Definitive Guide to the Religion of the First American
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (639 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00S2U2MYC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 478 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Clinton R. Maust Jr. said Delightful transaction. Delighted to receive the book I purchased in a timely manner. The book I purchased was well worth the price which I paid for it.. Franklin's faith For anyone interested in Ben Franklin's thoughts on Christianity, Bill Fortenberry has assembled most, if not all of Franklin's thoughts on the subject, with detailed analysis that is sure to spark interest from those with opposing views. Many will be surprised to learn F. Mark Vogl said Arrived in a timely fashion and in perfect condition. The book is well constructed with selections. Arrived in a timely fashion and in perfect condition. The book is well constructed with selections of Franklin's writings on her his own faith. Provides an excellent first person source of how people of the time communicated, and the role of God in daily lives. If you are
But what was this great man's view on faith? Was he really a Deist as so many historians have proposed? Was he a humanist like so many of his French friends? Is there any possibility that he could have been a Christian?In this unique volume, Bill Fortenberry has collected everything that Franklin wrote about his faith. Known to historians as "the First American," Benjamin Franklin is without a doubt the most accessible of America's founding fathers. His writings have inspired millions of Americans, and even now, more than 200 years after his death, his wit and humor still brighten lives all across the world. From Franklin's admission that he became a Deist at the age of fifteen, to his letter to Ezra Stiles 69 years later, Fortenberry catalogues exactly how Franklin's religious views progressed throughout his life and gives us a glimpse of a side of Franklin that few Americans have ever seen.