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Griggs, William C.

 
9780292741072: Parson Henry Renfro: Free Thinking on the Texas Frontier
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0292741073 ISBN 13 : 9780292741072
Editeur : University of Texas Press, 2012

Synopsis

The years following the Texas Revolution held even more turbulent events as diverse droves of pioneers crossed the Sabine and Red Rivers to start new lives in Texas. Early Texas society contended with religious issues, family life in a rugged environment, and the Civil War. This cultural history was clearly reflected in the life of frontier preacher Henry C. Renfro.

Migrating to Texas in 1851, Renfro enrolled in the fledgling Baylor University and became a Baptist preacher. Eventually disillusioned with Baptist orthodoxy, Renfro was disenfranchised on charges of infidelity as he embraced the ideals of the Free Thought Movement, inspired by the writings of men such as Thomas Paine, Spinoza, and Robert Ingersoll.

Renfro's Civil War experience was no less unusual. Serving as both soldier and chaplain, Renfro left a valuable legacy of insight into the conflict, captured in a wealth of correspondence that is in itself significant.

Drawing on a vast body of letters, speeches, sermons, and oral histories that had never before been available, this chronological narrative of "The Parson's" life describes significant changes in Texas from 1850 to 1900, especially the volatile formation and growth of Baptist churches in North Central Texas. William Griggs' study yields numerous new details about the Free Thought Movement and depicts public reaction to sectarian leaders in nineteenth-century Texas.

The author also describes the developing Central Texas region known as the Cross Timbers, including the personal dynamics between a frontier family and its patriarch and encompassing such issues as property conflicts, divorce, and family reconciliation. This work unlocks an enlightening, engaging scene from Texas history.

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À propos de l'auteur

William Clark Griggs (1932-2003) held a Ph.D. in history from Texas Tech University and founded Southwest Museum Services in Houston.

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Éditeur
University of Texas Press
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0292741073
ISBN 13 
9780292741072
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
279
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9780292727625: Parson Henry Renfro: Free Thinking on the Texas Frontier

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0292727623 ISBN 13 :  9780292727625
Editeur : University of Texas Press, 1994
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