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A history of the second-oldest Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, published in honour of its 250th anniversary

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Author:   Cornelia Frances Biddle ,  Elizabeth S Brown ,  Alan J. Heavens ,  Charles P. Peitz
Publisher:   Temple University Press,U.S.
Imprint:   Temple University Press,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.975kg
ISBN:  

9781439907955

ISBN 10:   1439907951
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   14 October 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Introduction Foreword by (The Rev.) Ledie I. Laughlin, 20th Rector, St. Peter's Church Section 1: 1761-1836 Chapter 1: Let the Building Speak Chapter 2: The Sacred Cause of Liberty Chapter 3: A St. Peter's Continuum Section 2: 1836-1865 Chapter 4: The Churches Disunited Chapter 5: The Building Evolves Chapter 6: The Industrial City: 1836-1845 Chapter 7: St. Peter's and the Oxford Movement Chapter 8: Civil War Divides the City Section 3: 1865-1911 Chapter 9: St. Peter's Reaches Out Chapter 10: From a Side Pew: Meditiations on the ""Saints"" Chapter 11: The Jewish Mission: Rev. Andrew Weinstein Section 4: 1911-Present Chapter 12: ""...No longer a Wealthy Parish"" Chapter 13: The Choir School: The Gilbert Years Chapter 14: 1950-1962: Transition and Renewal Chapter 15: The '70s and Beyond: Behold, I Make All Things New... Section 5: The People of St. Peter's Chapter 16: The Churchyard Chapter 17: The Rectors of St. Peter's Church Chapter 18: Members of the Congregation Chapter 19: ""A House of Prayer for All People""  "

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This is a charming and informative book, complete with great shots of Society Hill in its less tony days. Frank Wilson, The Philadelphia Inquirer

This is a charming and informative book, complete with great shots of Society Hill in its less tony days. Frank Wilson, The Philadelphia Inquirer [W]ritten by knowledgeable people who did their research and are a part of this church...it includes many beautiful photos and design elements. Episcopal Journal , February 2012

Author Information

Cordelia Frances Biddle is the author of the historical novels: The Conjurer, Deception’s Daughter, Without Fear, andBeneath the Wind. She is a direct descendant of Nicholas Biddle. Elizabeth S. Browne, a tour guide, tour writer and designer and guide trainer, is a long-time member of St. Peter's Church. Alan J. Heavens is a veteran newspaper columnist and editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the author of What No One Ever Tells You About Renovating Your Home and Remodeling on the Money. Charles P. Peitz is a freelance editor formerly with The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Wall Street Journal.

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