Woodrow Wilson [electronic resource] : Ruling Elder, Spiritual President
Hankins, Barry.
Woodrow Wilson was easily one of the most religious presidents in American history. Yet, his religion has puzzled historians for decades. This book tells the story of Wilson's religion as he moved from the Calvinist orthodoxy of his youth to a progressive, spiritualized religion short on doctrine and long on morality.
Specialized.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Woodrow Wilson: Ruling Elder, Spiritual President; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Notes; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; 1: Calling; Notes; 2: Preparation; Notes; 3: Christian Scholar; Notes; 4: Professor; Notes; 5: Secularizer; Notes; 6: Stepping Stone to the Presidency; Notes; 7: Wilson in the Nation's Service; Notes; 8: Pacifist Warrior; Notes; 9: Fidelity; Notes; 10: Defeated Prophet; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Primary Sources; Secondary Sources; Index
Woodrow Wilson was easily one of the most religious presidents in American history. Yet, his religion has puzzled historians for decades. This book tells the story of Wilson's religion as he moved from the Calvinist orthodoxy of his youth to a progressive, spiritualized religion short on doctrine and long on morality.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Specialized.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on June 7, 2016).
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Presidents