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Living, as Copland did, in a period of political and ecclesiastical convulsion; indulging neither in political acerbity, nor tlie odium tlxeologicum, yet not afraid to differ from popular modes of thought and worship, to correspond with Hugh Peters, once the fiery preacher at Salem, Massachusetts, and, at the same time, to call Nicholas Ferrar, the gentle ritualistic recluse of Little Gidding, his friend, it is not strange that his name was not written in large letters by the trimming historians of the era of the vacillating Charles and determined Cromwell, who seemed to think it a work of merit, to hurl words, like barbed arrows, against all who differed from them an iota. The establishment of Christianity in A merica, in Copland sday, largely occupied the attention of the Church. Sir William A lexander, Secretary of State for Scotland, and proprietor of Nova Scotia, as early as 1614, wrote, in one of his poems In tliis last age, Time doth new worlds display, That Christ a Church oer all the earth may have; His righteousness shall barbarous realms away, If their first love more civil lands will leave: America to Europe may succeed; God may stones raise up to A brams
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives of Patrick Copland, a chaplain serving the British East India Company, and his involvement in education initiatives in 17th-century America. It explores the historical context of religious and political turmoil during the reign of King James I, highlighting the role of the Virginia Company in establishing English colonies and the significance of education in shaping the future of these settlements. The book sheds light on the efforts to establish schools for Native American children, providing valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of cultural exchange and evangelization during a period of significant societal change. Ultimately, this book contributes to our understanding of the historical roots of education in America and the enduring legacy of individuals like Copland, whose dedication to spreading knowledge and fostering cross-cultural understanding shaped the course of history. 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 9781331374268_0
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