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THE FRIARS IN THE PHILIPPINES
THE FRIARS IN THE PHILIPPINES by AMBROSE COLEMAN O P is an enlightening historical account of the Catholic friars' impact and legacy in the Philippines. Delve into the rich history of this nation, seen through the lens of religious activity and influence. Coleman's meticulous research and engaging writing style bring the narrative to life, capturing the intricate dynamics between faith, culture, and societal change. The book provides valuable insights into how the Philippines has been shaped by its religious history. If you're interested in history, religion, or the cultural fabric of the Philippines, THE FRIARS IN THE PHILIPPINES is an essential read. Get your copy today to delve into this fascinating aspect of Philippine history.
Spreading the Gospel in Colonial Virginia
In this compilation of previously unpublished and largely unexamined sermons, Bond shapes a picture of colonial Virginia's religious environment that is unparalleled in both its depth and scope. His commentary vastly enriches our appreciation not only of the texts, but also of their writers and the important role these clergymen played in shaping the young nation.
A Cheerful and Comfortable Faith
"A very satisfying book, persuasive in showing how material culture and household devotion are central to the workings of `lived' Anglicanism in eighteenth-century Virginia." David D. Hall, Harvard Divinity School.
Tenants in Time
Life as a tenant farmer in a society where ownership was revered but tenancy was of vital importance.
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Compassionate Stranger
The first biography of Asenath Nicholson, Compassionate Stranger recovers the largely forgotten history of an extraordinary woman. Trained as a school teacher, Nicholson was involved in the abolitionist, temperance, and diet reforms of the day before she left New York in 1844 “to personally investigate the condition of the Irish poor.” She walked alone throughout nearly every county in Ireland and reported on conditions in rural Ireland on the eve of the Great Irish Famine. She published Ireland’s Welcome to the Stranger, an account of her travels in 1847. She returned to Ireland in December 1846 to do what she could to relieve famine suffering—first in Dublin and then in the winter ...
Remembering the Year of the French
Remembering the Year of the French is a model of historical achievement, moving deftly between the study of historical events—the failed French invasion of the West of Ireland in 1798—and folkloric representationsof those events. Delving into the folk history found in Ireland’s rich oral traditions, Guy Beiner reveals alternate visions of the Irish past and brings into focus the vernacular histories, folk commemorative practices, and negotiations of memory that have gone largely unnoticed by historians. Beiner analyzes hundreds of hitherto unstudied historical, literary, and ethnographic sources. Though his focus is on 1798, his work is also a comprehensive study of Irish folk history ...
