Teachings And Counsels: Twenty Baccalaureate Sermons (1884)

By Mark Hopkins

Book Overview

Teachings And Counsels: Twenty Baccalaureate Sermons (1884) is a collection of twenty sermons delivered by Mark Hopkins, an American educator and theologian, to graduating classes at Williams College in Massachusetts. The sermons cover a range of topics including morality, spirituality, education, and the pursuit of happiness. Hopkins emphasizes the importance of character development and the cultivation of virtue as essential components of a fulfilling and meaningful life. He draws on biblical teachings and classical philosophy to offer practical advice and guidance to young people as they embark on their post-graduation journeys. The book provides valuable insights into the moral and intellectual values that were central to American higher education in the late nineteenth 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: 1120719828
• ISBN13: 9781120719829
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"