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Edward Beecher

Born: 1803 in East Hampton, New York
Died: 1895 in Brooklyn, New York

Pen Name: None

Connection to Illinois: Beecher lived in Jacksonville from 1830 until 1844. He was the first president of Illinois College in Jacksonville.

Biography: Edward Beecher was a noted theologian, the son of Lyman Beecher and the brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher. In 1830, he became the first president of Illinois College at Jacksonville, Illinois, where he remained president for 14 years. He was a close friend of Elijah P. Lovejoy and helped organize the first anti-slavery society in Illinois. He returned to Boston in 1844, where he was the pastor of Salem Street Church until 1855, when he returned to Illinois and became the pastor of the First Congregational Church of Galesburg. In 1871 he settled in Brooklyn, New York, where from 1885 to 1889 he was pastor of the Parkville church, and he died there on July 28, 1895.


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Primary Literary Genre(s): Non-Fiction

Primary Audience(s): Adult readers

Web: https://web.archive.org/web/20100225050152/http://newman.baruch.cuny.edu/digital/2001/beecher/edward.htm
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Beecher


Selected Titles

  Baptism, With Reference to its Import and Modes
ISBN: 1354504860 OCLC:

Palala Press 2016

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Concord Of Ages: The Individual And Organic Harmony Of God And Man Paperback
ISBN: 0983904642 OCLC:

2013

Beecher’s perspective and style very much reflect the best aspects of Nineteenth Century America prior to the Civil War. This does not mean that it comes from a time of great peace and tranquility, but rather that it is fraught with the angst that eventually resulted in the Civil War. The fact that this book is thoroughly modern, but not postmodern makes it a very interesting for anyone who truly wants to understand the world we actually live in today.Beecher was not a backwater hick or a Southern sympathizer, but represents the best of American theology and literature of his day. His sister was the famous Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Edward was widely recognized as the best scholar among the Beechers, and the Beecher family produced an amazing array of scholars. Interestingly, his scholarship landed him in conflict with the religious pundits of every stripe in his day. The two conflicting trends in Nineteenth Century America involved the consolidation of Reformation churches, which had become the American Establishment, and the rejection of religious establishment mentality that has been described by many as a continuation of the principle of the Reformation.

  History of Opinions on the Scriptural Doctrine of Retribution
ISBN: 1297850076 OCLC:

Andesite Press 2015

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

  History of the Formation of the Ladies' Society for the Promotion of Education at the West: With Two Addresses, Delivered at Its Organization (Classic Reprint)
ISBN: 1331276241 OCLC:

Forgotten Books 2017

Excerpt from History of the Formation of the Ladies' Society for the Promotion of Education at the West: With Two Addresses, Delivered at Its OrganizationWhen the Mission Sewing Circle connected with Mount Vernon Church and Society met, in October, to organize for the winter, this subject was presented, and a few ladies agreed to meet at an early day to converse, and, if possible, lay some plan for a future society to be organized. This informal meeting was held at Deacon Safford's, October 22, and about twenty ladies were present. All appeared deeply interested, and expressed a wish to do something at once for the object, but no one felt prepared to tell how to begin. However, before they separated, the ladies chose one of their number a committee to seek for the knowledge so much needed, and, if able to obtain it, the Committee was authorized to call a meeting and report.

Narrative of Riots at Alton (Studies in Black History and Culture)
ISBN: 0838310729 OCLC: New York :

Haskell House Pub Ltd New York : 1965

A contemporary account by the President of Illinois College of the events which preceded and led to the premeditated murder of the Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy, editor, printer, and fearless anti-slavery spokesman; the first martyr in America to the great principles of the freedom of speech and of the press.

  The Conflict of Ages
ISBN: 0342206311 OCLC:

Franklin Classics 2018

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

  The Papal Conspiracy Exposed, And Protestantism Defended: In The Light Of Reason, History & Scripture
ISBN: 1011605848 OCLC:

Wentworth Press 2019

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

 

 

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