Jacob's Address to Laban (Classic Reprint): A Sermon Preached in the Reformed Dutch Church at Greenwich, in the City of New-York, August 9, 1818, on ... the Resignation of His Call (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Jacob's Address to Laban offers a window into an 1818 sermon about a pastor's resignation and the tensions over church funding. This nonfiction work presents a historical account with letters, committee reports, and financial details that shaped a community’s response.
- Follow the pastor’s decision to step away, and see how the church grapples with payroll, subscriptions, and financial planning.
- Read the sequence of committee actions, treasury notes, and the questions that arise about support for ministry.
- Explore the personal voice of the minister as he explains his reasons and circumstances to his congregation.
- Understand the broader context of early 19th‑century church administration and community expectations.
Ideal for readers of historical religious documents, church history, and 19th‑century American records, who want a firsthand look at faith, finances, and leadership in a forming nation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical account of a conflict between a pastor and his church's consistory over financial support. In an environment where it was customary for ministers to receive payment partly in the form of non-monetary offerings, the author argues that his salary falls short of what was promised to him upon entering the role. The author traces the history of his congregation and the financial obligations of the church to its ministers. The book also contains the author's personal reflections on the nature of religious ministry and his own sense of vocation. It concludes with an appeal to readers to consider the importance of supporting their religious leaders. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334681493_0
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