Introduction This week’s article, as I mentioned last week, is from my research class and is the first two chapters of a history textbook I
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The Historical and Cultural Context Behind Saint Augustine
Introduction I had final papers this week and last, so unfortunately, there was little time to write an article for the blog. However, since both
Founding Fathers: Thomas Jefferson (Pt. 2 – Life Accomplishments)
Introduction Last week, we discussed the lies and myths often told about Thomas Jefferson. We went over the evidence from the primary sources that demonstrated
Founding Fathers: Thomas Jefferson (Pt. 1 – Myths and Lies)
Introduction Having finished our section in this series on the influential ministers leading up to the Founding and the Revolutionary War, we will now turn
American History – Influential Ministers: Jonathan Mayhew
Introduction to Jonathan Mayhew Much like Elisha Williams, finding information on Jonathan Mayhew was no simple matter. There is a memoir available and compiled by
American History – Influential Ministers: Elisha Williams
Introduction Our attention now turns to one of the last two ministers we will examine prior to moving into the Founding of America and the
American History — Influential Ministers: Samuel Davies
Introduction This week’s focus is on Samuel Davies. While lesser known than Jonathan Edwards or George Whitefield, he also played a prominent role in the
American History: Influential Ministers — Jonathan Edwards
Introduction We turn our focus now from Whitefield to another well-known figure in the Great Awakening: Jonathan Edwards. While Whitefield was certainly heard by more
American History: Influential Ministers – George Whitefield
Introduction Last week’s spotlight was on John Wise, an influential minister from the early days of the colonies from whose sermons many of the principles
American History: Influential Ministers – Reverend John Wise
Introduction We have now covered the three most influential colonies in the shaping of American history: Jamestown and Plymouth/Massachusetts Bay. Out of these three colonies
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