9781025557618 - The Catholic Church in Virginia von Guilday, Peter (2 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Catholic Church in Virginia (1815-1822)' is a meticulous historical study examining the formative years of Catholicism within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Written by renowned historian Peter Guilday, this work explores a pivotal period characterized by the struggle to establish ecclesiastical stability and the eventual creation of the Diocese of Richmond.The book delves into the complex administrative and social challenges faced by the clergy and the faithful during the early nineteenth century. It highlights the influence of key religious figures and the internal tensions that shaped the identity of the Catholic community in the American South. Through detailed archival research, Guilday provides a comprehensive account of the institutional growth of the Church, set against the broader backdrop of American religious pluralism and the social climate of post-War of 1812 Virginia.Scholars and readers interested in American religious history will find this work an invaluable resource. It offers deep insights into the perseverance of a minority faith and the structural evolution of the Catholic hierarchy in the United States. 'The Catholic Church in Virginia (1815-1822)' remains a foundational text for understanding the intersection of faith, regional history, and institutional development in the early Republic.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 may 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.