Benjamin Franklin (4) (1812–1878)
Auteur de The Gospel Preacher: A Book of Twenty Sermons, Vol. 1
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A propos de l'auteur
One of 17 children, Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He ended his formal education at the age of 10 and began working as an apprentice at a newspaper. Running away to Philadelphia at 17, he worked for a printer, later opening his own print shop. Franklin was a man of many afficher plus talents and interests. As a writer, he published a colonial newspaper and the well-known Poor Richard's Almanack, which contains his famous maxims. He authored many political and economic works, such as The Way To Wealth and Journal of the Negotiations for Peace. He is responsible for many inventions, including the Franklin stove and bifocal eyeglasses. He conducted scientific experiments, proving in one of his most famous ones that lightning and electricity were the same. As a politically active citizen, he helped draft the Declaration of Independence and lobbied for the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. He also served as ambassador to France. He died in April of 1790 at the age of 84. (Bowker Author Biography) afficher moins
Œuvres de Benjamin Franklin
Debate on some of the distinctive differences between the Reformers and Baptists (Restoration Reprint Library) (1966) 18 exemplaires
The Gospel Preacher: Vols. 1 & 2 (Vol. 1: A Book of Twenty Sermons, Vol. 2: A Book of Twenty-One Sermons) (1954) 15 exemplaires
The contrast fairly stated : or, review of Rev. N.L. Rice's tract entitled, "Campbellism : its rise, progress,… 2 exemplaires
Debate on Some of the Distinctive Differences Between the Reformers and Baptists (1966) — Auteur — 1 exemplaire
Predestination, and the Foreknowledge of God: A Discussion between Rev. James Matthews (Pastor of the Presbyterian… 1 exemplaire
The Gospel Preacher, Vol. II 1 exemplaire
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Partage des connaissances
- Date de naissance
- 1812-02-01
- Date de décès
- 1878-10-22
- Lieu de sépulture
- West Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Indiana, USA
- Sexe
- male
- Nationalité
- USA
- Lieu de naissance
- Belmont County, Ohio, USA
- Lieu du décès
- Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, USA
- Courte biographie
- A evangelist of the gospel of Christ, debater, editor of periodicals' and publisher in the Restoration Movement.
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 14
- Aussi par
- 1
- Membres
- 109
- Popularité
- #178,011
- Évaluation
- 4.8
- ISBN
- 756
- Langues
- 18