Theodore Thornton Munger: New England Minister (1913)

By Benjamin Wisner Bacon

Book Overview

Theodore Thornton Munger: New England Minister is a biography written by Benjamin Wisner Bacon in 1913. The book tells the story of Reverend Theodore Thornton Munger, a prominent Congregationalist minister who lived in the late 19th century. Munger was born in Massachusetts in 1830 and grew up in a religious family. He attended Brown University and then Andover Theological Seminary, where he was mentored by the famous preacher Phillips Brooks. Munger went on to become a pastor in several churches in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. He was known for his eloquent sermons and his commitment to social justice causes, such as the abolition of slavery and the temperance movement. Munger was also a prolific writer, publishing several books on theology and philosophy, including The Freedom of Faith and On the Threshold. Bacon's biography explores Munger's life and legacy, highlighting his contributions to the Congregationalist church and his impact on American religious thought. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent New England minister during a time of great social and cultural change in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165163187
• ISBN13: 9781165163182
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"