02555cam a22003253u 4500 28634 UtSlPG 20260610133644.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX F206 Brydon, G. MacLaren (George MacLaren), 1875-1963 Religious Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century : The Faith of Our Fathers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-04-29 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Religious Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century" by G. MacLaren Brydon is a historical account published in the mid-20th century that explores the formation and development of religious practices in Virginia from the early days of the Jamestown settlement in 1607 through the century’s end. The book delves into the intersection of religion, culture, and governance during a time when the Church of England was the dominant institution in the colony and highlights the efforts of both the colonists and clergy to shape a Christian community amidst various adversities. In this detailed examination, Brydon outlines the various religious elements brought by the English settlers, such as the establishment of parishes and the importance placed on Christianizing Native Americans and African slaves. The book chronicles significant events, like the establishment of the first churches, the impact of the Indian massacres, the political shifts, and the influx of different populations, including indentured servants and enslaved Africans, which all influenced religious life. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes how faith was integral to community cohesion and governance, despite facing challenges like political instability and the lack of ordained ministers. This work serves as an important reference for understanding the role of religion in shaping early Virginian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Church of England in Virginia Virginia -- Religion Virginia -- Church history https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28634 69542 69542