Thomas Bray Bernard C Steiner (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This historical account details the life and grand designs of the Reverend Thomas Bray, an Anglican clergyman who dedicated his life to promoting Christian knowledge and establishing libraries in the 17th and 18th centuries. Born in Shropshire, England, in 1656, Bray's zeal for education and missionary work led him to establish the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. The book chronicles Bray's pivotal role in founding parochial libraries in Maryland and other American colonies, as well as his efforts to improve the living conditions of the clergy and establish a legal maintenance for ministers in Maryland. It explores the challenges and successes he encountered in his endeavors, highlighting his unwavering commitment to advancing the Anglican Church and spreading the gospel. The book offers a valuable glimpse into the history of religious and educational movements in the colonial era, shedding light on the life and work of a remarkable figure whose contributions continue to impact the landscape of Christian knowledge and education today. 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.…