Hart, D. G.
Benjamin Franklin: Cultural Protestant (Spiritual Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198788997
- author:
- Hart, D. G.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 20.5 x 13.8 x 1.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, United States, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Benjamin Franklin: Cultural Protestant explores the remarkable life of Benjamin Franklin through the lens of the Protestant Reformation. Born into a devout Protestant family, Franklin's upbringing and worldview were shaped by the cultural habits and ethics he learned as a youth in Puritan Boston. Franklin's work as a printer, civic reformer, institution builder, scientist, inventor, writer, self-help dispenser, politician, and statesman was deeply rooted in the culture and outlook that Protestantism nurtured. Despite not adhering to all of Protestantism's doctrines or observing its worship, Franklin acknowledged his debt to his creator, revelled in the natural world guided by providence, and conducted himself in a way to merit divine approval. This biography offers a fresh perspective on Franklin's life, recognizing him as a cultural or non-observant Protestant who embodied the values of his faith. D. G. Hart's book provides insight into the ways in which Protestantism influenced Franklin's life and work, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in American history and the complexities of religious identity.
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