Orations And Occasional Discourses (1849)

By George Washington Bethune

Book Overview

Orations And Occasional Discourses is a collection of speeches and writings by George Washington Bethune, originally published in 1849. Bethune was a prominent Presbyterian minister and theologian in the mid-19th century, and his speeches cover a wide range of topics, including religion, politics, and social issues. The book includes several of his most famous speeches, such as ""The Moral Dignity of the Missionary Enterprise"" and ""The Christian Ministry in the Present Age."" Bethune's writing is characterized by his eloquence and his commitment to social justice, and his speeches provide a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of mid-19th century America. This edition includes a new introduction that provides context for Bethune's life and work, as well as a detailed index and bibliography for further reading.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: 1120334802
• ISBN13: 9781120334800
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"