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The Departure Of Elijah Lamented: A Sermon Occasioned By The Great And Public Loss In The Death Of Cotton Mather (1728)

The Departure Of Elijah Lamented: A Sermon Occasioned By The Great And Public Loss In The Death Of Cotton Mather (1728)

Prince, Thomas

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1163925543
ISBN13: 9781163925546
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Departure Of Elijah Lamented: A Sermon Occasioned By The Great And Public Loss In The Death Of Cotton Mather (1728) is a book written by Thomas Prince. The book is a sermon that was delivered on February 13, 1728, on the occasion of the death of Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan minister, and scholar. The book is a tribute to Mather and his contributions to the Puritan community.The Departure Of Elijah Lamented is a reflection on the life and work of Cotton Mather. Prince recounts Mather's achievements as a scholar, theologian, and minister. He also discusses Mather's role in the Salem Witch Trials and his efforts to promote education in the Puritan community.The book is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with many biblical references and allusions. Prince uses the metaphor of the prophet Elijah's departure to describe Mather's death and the impact it had on the Puritan community. He argues that Mather's death was a great loss to the community and that his legacy should be remembered and celebrated.Overall, The Departure Of Elijah Lamented is a tribute to Cotton Mather and his contributions to the Puritan community. It is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the life and work of one of the most important figures in Puritan history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.

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