Reverend George Leon Walker, 1830-1900 (1900)

By George Leon Walker

Book Overview

Reverend George Leon Walker, 1830-1900 is a biography written by George Leon Walker himself, and published posthumously in 1900. The book chronicles the life and work of Reverend George Leon Walker, a prominent American Congregationalist minister, theologian, and historian. Born in Boston in 1830, Walker was educated at Harvard University and Andover Theological Seminary before embarking on a long and distinguished career in the ministry. He served as a pastor in several churches throughout New England, including the First Church of Christ in Hartford, Connecticut, and the First Congregational Church in Worcester, Massachusetts. In addition to his work as a pastor, Walker was also a prolific writer and scholar, producing numerous works on theology, church history, and biblical criticism. His most famous work, The History of the Congregational Churches in the United States, was published in 1894 and remains a seminal text in the field. Throughout his life, Walker was widely respected for his intellect, his scholarship, and his commitment to the Congregationalist faith. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most influential religious figures.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: 1437105270
• ISBN13: 9781437105278
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"