Bonds of affection : civic charity and the making of America--Winthrop, Jefferson, and Lincoln
Notions of Christian love, or charity, strongly shaped the political thought of John Winthrop, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln as each presided over a foundational moment in the development of American democracy. This title examines how each figure interpreted and appropriated charity.
Print Book, English, ©2007
Georgetown University Press, Washington, D.C., ©2007
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xii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
9781589011830, 158901183X
85019027
Prologue: "Bonds of affection" : three founding moments
pt. 1. Winthrop and America's point of departure. Hawthorne's suggestion. A model of Christian charity. Two cities upon a hill
pt. 2. Jefferson and the founding. 1776
the other document. A model of natural liberty. "To close the circle of our felicities"
pt. 3. Lincoln and the refounding of America. From Tom to Abe. "Hail fall of furry! Reign of reason, all hail." "This nation, under God." A model of civic charity
Conclusion: bonds of freedom
Appendix A. John Winthrop's "a model of Christian charity" speech
Appendix B. Thomas Jefferson's "original rough draught" of the Declaration of Independence
Appendix C. Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural
Appendix D. Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural