The Days Of Makemie

The Days of Makemie: Or The Vine Planted A.D. 1680-1708 is a historical book written by Littleton Purnell Bowen. The book chronicles the life and times of Francis Makemie, who is considered the father of Presbyterianism in America. Makemie was a Scottish-Irish immigrant who arrived in America in the late 17th century and played a pivotal role in establishing the Presbyterian Church in the colonies.The book is divided into three parts, with each part covering a different period in Makemie's life. The first part covers his early years in Ireland and Scotland, his journey to America, and his initial efforts to establish Presbyterianism in the colonies. The second part covers his work in Virginia and Maryland, where he faced numerous challenges and opposition from the Anglican Church. The third and final part covers his later years, including his involvement in the founding of the first presbytery in America and his continued efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance.Throughout the book, Bowen provides a detailed and engaging account of Makemie's life and the challenges he faced in his efforts to establish Presbyterianism in America. He also provides valuable insights into the religious and political climate of the time, as well as the broader history of the Presbyterian Church in America.Overall, The Days of Makemie: Or The Vine Planted A.D. 1680-1708 is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of religion in America or the Presbyterian Church.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.