Half-Century Discourse

Half-Century Discourse: On Occasion Of The Fiftieth Anniversary Of His Ordination (1857) is a book written by Noah Porter. The book is a discourse delivered by Porter on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination. The discourse reflects on Porter's life and career as a minister, educator, and writer. It provides an insight into the religious and intellectual climate of the mid-19th century in the United States. Porter discusses the role of religion in society, the importance of education, and the challenges facing the church in the modern world. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of American history, religion, and education. It provides a unique perspective on the life and work of one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.