Isbn: 9780243084586 - Address on the Acts and Deliverances of the General Assembly of the Old School Presbyterian Church: During the Past Five Years, on the State of the Country (classic Reprint) (4 results)

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Condition: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the ecclesiastical storm surrounding the decisions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church during America's Civil War. The author examines the crux of the controversy - whether the Assembly had overstepped its spiritual mandate by interfering in civil affairs. By analyzing the Assembly's actions in light of the church's historical doctrine on the separation of church and state, the book sheds light on the complex interplay between religious and political authority. The author presents diverse perspectives from both Northern and Southern Presbyterians, exploring their justifications for supporting their respective governments. Importantly, the book situates this debate within the broader context of American Presbyterianism and the role of religion in shaping the nation's history. Ultimately, the book's insights illuminate the challenges and complexities of balancing religious principles with the demands of a divided nation. 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.…