Francis Wayland

By James O. Murray

Book Overview

The book Francis Wayland by James O. Murray is a biography of the life and work of Francis Wayland, a prominent American Baptist minister and educator who lived in the 19th century. Wayland was born in New York in 1796 and grew up to become a respected theologian, author, and educator.The book traces Wayland's life from his childhood to his death in 1865, exploring his early years as a student and his eventual rise to prominence as a leader in the Baptist church. Murray examines Wayland's religious beliefs and his contributions to the development of Baptist theology, as well as his work as a social reformer and advocate for abolition.Throughout the book, Murray provides a detailed look at Wayland's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Abraham Lincoln and William Lloyd Garrison. The book also delves into Wayland's role as president of Brown University and his impact on the institution's growth and development.Overall, Francis Wayland is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a deep understanding of one of the most influential figures in American Baptist history.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: 1163100307
• ISBN13: 9781163100301
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"