A deep, centering look at a thoughtful, troubled mind shaped by faith, discipline, and longing for meaning. This volume presents a portrait of Gerard Hallock through his letters, reflections, and early life episodes, inviting readers to consider how devotion and doubt intertwined across his days.
In these pages, the author traces a temperament marked by melancholy, the pull of solitude, and a striving to understand salvation. Readers will encounter candid passages about spiritual awakening, recurring hymns that echoed in the mind, and the push and pull between certainty and doubt that colored one man’s religious journey. The material centers on inner life, personal struggle, and the quiet moments that reveal a complex relationship with God, community, and purpose.
What you’ll experience
- A close account of Hallock’s inner landscape, including waves of consolation and despair.
- Excerpts from private correspondence and fugitive writings that map his emotional turnings.
- Context for how revival moments, mentors, and church life shaped his beliefs and habits.
- Reflections on solitude, social struggle, and the balance between private faith and public life.
Ideal for readers of 19th‑century religious writing, biographical studies of faith, and those who value intimate, unvarnished personal history.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the life of Gerard Hallock, a deeply moral and religious newspaper editor who used his influential position to promote the principles of Christianity within American political dialogue for over three decades. Hallock was a man of strong character, intellectual curiosity, and political conviction who championed the causes of abolition, civil rights, and progressive social values, even when it meant risking his own reputation and livelihood. The author argues that Hallock's dedication to Christian virtue, as well as his commitment to social justice, played a major role in shaping the course of American history in the 19th century. This book is a valuable resource for scholars studying American history, journalism, and religion, but will also appeal to general readers interested in the life of a remarkable man who used his faith to better his community. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330549971_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330549971
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