A Narrative Of Events Connected With The Rise And Progress Of The Protestant Episcopal Church In Virginia (1836)

A Narrative of Events Connected with the Rise and Progress of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia is a historical account of the development of the Episcopal Church in Virginia, written by Francis Lister Hawks in 1836. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first English settlers in Virginia to the early 19th century, tracing the growth of the church from its early struggles to its establishment as a prominent religious institution in the state. Hawks provides a detailed description of the major events and personalities that shaped the church's history, including the role of prominent figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The book also explores the social and political context in which the church developed, including the impact of the American Revolution and the rise of evangelicalism. Overall, A Narrative of Events Connected with the Rise and Progress of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia is a comprehensive and informative account of the history of the Episcopal Church in Virginia, shedding light on the religious and cultural history of the state and the nation as a whole.To Which Is Appendix, Containing The Journals Of The Conventions In Virginia From The Commencement To The Present Time.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.