An edition of Bonds of affection
(2007)
Bonds of affection
civic charity and the making of America--Winthrop, Jefferson, and Lincoln
by Matthew Scott Holland
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Sources, Democracy, Politics and government, Political aspects, Charity, Religious aspects, HistoryPlaces
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Bonds of affection: civic charity and the making of America--Winthrop, Jefferson, and Lincoln
2007, Georgetown University Press
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Table of Contents
Prologue: "Bonds of affection" : three founding moments
pt. 1. Winthrop and America's point of departure. Introduction: Hawthorne's suggestion. A model of Christian charity. Two cities upon a hill
pt. 2. Jefferson and the founding. Introduction: 1776 - the other document. A model of natural liberty. "To close the circle of our felicities"
pt. 3. Lincoln's refounding. Introduction: From Tom to Abe : the agapic ends of America's bloodiest war. "Hail fall of furry! Reign of reason, all hail." "This nation under God." A model of civic charity
Conclusion
Appendix 1. A model of Christian charity
Appendix 2. Thomas Jefferson's "original rough draught" of the Declaration of Independence
Appendix 3. Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural
Appendix 4. Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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