Mark Hopkins: American Religious Leaders (1892)

By Franklin Carter

Book Overview

Mark Hopkins: American Religious Leaders is a book written by Franklin Carter and published in 1892. It is a biographical account of the life and work of Mark Hopkins, an American Congregationalist minister, theologian, and educator who served as the president of Williams College in Massachusetts from 1836 to 1872.The book provides a detailed overview of Hopkins' life, starting with his childhood in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and tracing his journey through his education at Williams College and Andover Theological Seminary, to his eventual appointment as president of Williams College. It also explores Hopkins' religious beliefs and his contributions to the development of American theology during the 19th century.Carter's book highlights Hopkins' role as a leader in the Congregationalist Church and his influence on the religious and intellectual life of his time. It also examines his impact on the education system in America, particularly in the field of liberal arts education.Overall, Mark Hopkins: American Religious Leaders is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of America's most influential religious figures. It offers a valuable perspective on the history of American religion and education during the 19th century.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: 1437135757
• ISBN13: 9781437135756
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"