"In God We Trust": The Religious Beliefs and Ideas of the American Founding FathersNorman Cousins Harper, 1958 - 464 Seiten This book is about the religious beliefs and personal philosophies of the small company of young men who founded the new nation that called itself the United States of America. Much is known about their political ideas--but what about their own articles of faith and individual philosophies? This question has served as the basis for speculation and often conflicting theory, especially in connection with recurring issues facing the American people. This is the first time these materials have been brought together into a single source. In these pages they speak their minds; they also speak to the spiritual concerns of our own time. Norman Cousins has examined literally thousands of letters, personal diaries and official pronouncements in making the selections for this book. As part of each chapter, he has also written an essay on the education and general background of each man.--From publisher description. |
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... appear unto men to fast . Verily I say unto you , " They have their reward . ' But thou , when thou fastest , anoint thine head , and wash thy face ; that thou appear not unto men to fast , but unto thy Father which is in secret : and ...
... appear unto men to fast . Verily I say unto you , " They have their reward . ' But thou , when thou fastest , anoint thine head , and wash thy face ; that thou appear not unto men to fast , but unto thy Father which is in secret : and ...
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... appear before me with empty hands . 4. Six days shalt thou labor . The seventh day thou shalt rest from plough- ing and gathering . 5. The feast of weeks shalt thou keep with the firstlings of the wheat harvest ; and the feast of ...
... appear before me with empty hands . 4. Six days shalt thou labor . The seventh day thou shalt rest from plough- ing and gathering . 5. The feast of weeks shalt thou keep with the firstlings of the wheat harvest ; and the feast of ...
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... appear that any of the eleven disciples who were with him , except one , made the least attempt to defend him . But Peter , prob- ably inferring from the order for swords , that they were now to be used , proceeded to " smite a servant ...
... appear that any of the eleven disciples who were with him , except one , made the least attempt to defend him . But Peter , prob- ably inferring from the order for swords , that they were now to be used , proceeded to " smite a servant ...
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THE RESPONSIVE MEN | 1 |
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | 16 |
GEORGE WASHINGTON | 44 |
Urheberrecht | |
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