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Book details
  • Genre:HISTORY
  • SubGenre:United States / Revolutionary Period
  • Language:English
  • Pages:12000
  • eBook ISBN:9780984765423

George Washington's Sacred Fire

by Peter A. Lillback and Jerry Newcombe

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Overview
What sets "George Washington's Sacred Fire" apart from all previous works on this man for the ages, is the exhaustive fifteen years of Dr. Peter Lillback's research, revealing a unique icon driven by the highest of ideals. Only do George Washington's own writings, journals, letters, manuscripts, and those of his closest family and confidants reveal the truth of this awe-inspiring role model for all generations. Dr. Lillback paints a picture of a man, who, faced with unprecedented challenges and circumstances, ultimately drew upon his persistent qualities of character - honesty, justice, equity, perseverence, piety, forgiveness, humility, and servant leadership, to become one of the most revered figures in world history. George Washington set the cornerstone for what would become one of the most prosperous, free nations in the history of civilization. Through this book, Dr. Lillback, assisted by Jerry Newcombe, will reveal to the reader a newly inspirational image of General and President George Washington.
Description
What sets "George Washington's Sacred Fire" apart from all previous works on this man for the ages, is the exhaustive fifteen years of Dr. Peter Lillback's research, revealing a unique icon driven by the highest of ideals. Only do George Washington's own writings, journals, letters, manuscripts, and those of his closest family and confidants reveal the truth of this awe-inspiring role model for all generations. Dr. Lillback paints a picture of a man, who, faced with unprecedented challenges and circumstances, ultimately drew upon his persistent qualities of character - honesty, justice, equity, perseverence, piety, forgiveness, humility, and servant leadership, to become one of the most revered figures in world history. George Washington set the cornerstone for what would become one of the most prosperous, free nations in the history of civilization. Through this book, Dr. Lillback, assisted by Jerry Newcombe, will reveal to the reader a newly inspirational image of General and President George Washington.
About the author
Peter A. Lillback, Ph.D., is the president of The Providence Forum and president of Westminster Theological Seminary, where he is also Professor of Historical Theology. Dr. Lillback received a Ph.D. from Westminster Theological Seminary, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A. from Cedarville University in Ohio. He is the author of The Binding of God:Calvin's Role in the Development of Covenant Theology (Baker), Freedom's Holy Light-With a Firm Reliance on Divine Providence (Providence Forum Press), Proclaim Liberty: A Broken Bell Rings Freedom to the World (Providence Forum Press), Wall of Misconception-Does the Separation of Church and State Mean the Separation of God and Government? (Providence Forum Press), Lessons on Liberty (co-author Judy Mitchell) (Providence Forum Press) and George Washington and Israel (Providence Forum Press).