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He was a frequent guest on radio and television, delivered lectures across the country, and even hosted a Virginia history program on WAVY-TV in the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMapp’s books were distinguished by their rigorous research and engaging readability, bringing historical figures and eras to life. His most notable works include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Virginia Experiment: The Old Dominion’s Role in the Making of America, 1607–1781\u003c\/em\u003e (1957) – A study of Virginia’s central role in colonial and revolutionary America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFrock Coats and Epaulets: The Men Who Led the Confederacy\u003c\/em\u003e (1963) – A psychological analysis of Confederate leaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Golden Dragon: Alfred the Great and His Times\u003c\/em\u003e (1974) – A biography of England’s Alfred the Great.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThomas Jefferson: A Strange Case of Mistaken Identity\u003c\/em\u003e (1987) and \u003cem\u003eThomas Jefferson: Passionate Pilgrim\u003c\/em\u003e (1991) – His two-volume biography of Jefferson, widely praised for its depth and balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThree Golden Ages\u003c\/em\u003e (1998) – An exploration of Florence, Elizabethan England, and America’s Founding as centers of creativity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Faiths of Our Fathers: What America’s Founders Really Believed\u003c\/em\u003e (2005) – A nuanced examination of the religious beliefs of the Founding Fathers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlf J. Mapp Jr. passed away on January 23, 2011, but his scholarship endures. His works continue to inform and inspire students, readers, and history enthusiasts, offering fresh insight into the lives of great leaders and the forces that shaped their times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublish Date: 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Barnes \u0026amp; Noble, Fall River Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint length: 184 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 10: 0760786968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 13: 9780760786963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15.2 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Used Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenres: History, Religion, Nonfiction, Politics, American History, American Revolution, Biography, Spirituality, Historical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlf J. Mapp Jr.’s \u003cem\u003eThe Faiths of Our Fathers\u003c\/em\u003e is a thoughtful and meticulously researched exploration into one of the most debated questions in American history: \u003cstrong\u003ewhat did the Founding Fathers really believe about God, religion, and freedom of worship?\u003c\/strong\u003e This book goes beyond oversimplified labels to uncover the complex, diverse, and often paradoxical faith perspectives of America’s founders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt its heart, the book highlights how religious conviction—and the defense of religious liberty—shaped the philosophical foundation of the United States. From the Declaration of Independence’s assertion of rights endowed by a “Creator” to the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious freedom, faith and freedom were inseparably bound in the minds of those who forged the nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaith, Freedom, and the Founding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMapp places the Founders in their historical context, reminding readers that America’s struggle for independence was not only a political revolt against Britain’s tyranny but also a defense of unalienable rights—especially the right to worship without interference. He shows how this conviction fueled the courage of the colonists at Lexington and Concord and became enshrined in both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCentral to this vision was the \u003cstrong\u003eBill of Rights\u003c\/strong\u003e, where freedom of religion was guaranteed to all Americans. This liberty was so vital that it was worth fighting and dying for, and Mapp demonstrates how the Founders regarded it as an essential cornerstone of a free republic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Founders’ Religious Spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA strength of this book lies in its nuanced treatment of the Founders’ individual faiths. Mapp challenges both extremes of modern debate—the claim that the Founders were either secular Deists hostile to Christianity or fervent evangelicals eager to create a theocracy. Instead, he paints a picture of diversity and complexity:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Jefferson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prime example. While he rejected orthodox Christianity—denying the divinity of Christ and expressing disdain for priests—he nevertheless believed in a Creator and some form of afterlife. His beliefs were neither purely Deist nor traditionally Christian, but something in between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Mason, Charles Carroll, and Haym Salomon\u003c\/strong\u003e, among others, are brought into focus as lesser-known but vital contributors, each representing different religious traditions and outlooks. Their inclusion shows that America’s foundation was not the work of a single ideology but a tapestry of perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough these portraits, Mapp demonstrates that the Founders were united less by dogma than by their conviction that \u003cstrong\u003ereligious liberty must be protected for all\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Balanced Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than forcing the Founders into ideological boxes, Mapp embraces their contradictions. 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However, the history of Christianity in the Pacific Islands--Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia--is quite different. Christianity arrived via Protestant and Catholic missionaries between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries and grew substantially in the twentieth century largely due to indigenous Christian efforts. Islanders brought Christianity to neighboring islands, indigenous theologies developed, and churches gradually separated from their Western mission founders. One of the great \"success stories\" of World Christianity is Papua New Guinea, which grew from just 4 percent Christian in 1900 to 95 percent in 2020. However, growth is never the entire story. Violence against women is endemic in Papua New Guinea and is often combined with accusations of witchcraft. An estimated 59 percent of women have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime (and 48 percent in the last year). 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Bonnie Gray knows exactly what that's like. On the brink of fulfilling a lifelong dream, Bonnie's plans suddenly went off script. Her life shattered into a debilitating journey through anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia. But as she struggled to make sense of it all, she made an important discovery: we all need \u003ci\u003espiritual whitespace\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpiritual whitespace makes room--room in one's heart for a deep relationship with God, room in one's life for rest, room in one's soul for rejuvenation. With soul-stirring vulnerability and heartbreaking honesty, Bonnie takes readers on a personal journey to feed their souls and uncover the deeper story of rest. Lyrical writing draws readers into Gray's intimate journey through overwhelming stress to find God in a broken story and celebrate the beauty of faith. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuided by biblical encouragement and thought-provoking prompts, Gray shows readers how to create space in the everyday for God, refreshment, and faith. She also offers practical steps and insights for making spiritual whitespace a reality, right in the midst of the stress-frayed stories in every season of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"We live in a culture that brags and boasts about being busy. Into that reality steps Bonnie with a new idea. Whitespace is an important concept and Bonnie has captured it perfectly. If you're exhausted with being exhausted, read this book. If you feel too busy to read this book, then that's probably the best sign of all that you need it.\"--from the foreword by \u003cb\u003eJon Acuff\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eStuff Christians Like\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMove beyond Surviving to a Rejuvenating Place of Soul Rest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eHow many of us find ourselves running on empty with no time for rest, no time for ourselves, no time for God? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBonnie Gray knows what that's like. On the brink of fulfilling a lifelong dream, she saw her plans shatter into a journey through painful memories and anxiety. In her search for answers, she made an important discovery: we all need \u003ci\u003espiritual whitespace\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhitespace.\u003c\/i\u003e It's the space on a page left unmarked. Untouched. Whitespace makes art beautiful. It gives the eye a place to rest. Just like beautiful art, our souls need balance and beauty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith heartbreaking honesty, Bonnie guides you to discover a better story for yourself, one that feeds your soul and makes room for rest. Infused with biblical encouragement and thought-provoking prompts, this book shows us how to create space in the everyday for God, refreshment, and faith--right in the midst of our stress-frayed lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Whitespace is soul grace. Bonnie Gray ushers weary women into the real possibility.\"--\u003cb\u003eAnn Voskamp\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOne Thousand Gifts\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Women need this message. If you want to hear Jesus speak more tenderly to your soul than ever before, this is the book for you.\"--\u003cb\u003eLysa TerKeurst\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eUnglued\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"We live in a culture that brags and boasts about being busy. Into that reality steps Bonnie with a new idea.\"--from the foreword by \u003cb\u003eJon Acuff\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eStart\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonnie Gray\u003c\/b\u003e is the soulful writer behind faithbarista.com, serving up shots of faith for the daily grind. Her work is featured on DaySpring (in)courage and nationally syndicated on Crosswalk.com. After graduating from UCLA, Bonnie served as a missionary, ministry entrepreneur, and Silicon Valley high-tech professional. She lives in Northern California with her husband, Eric, and their two sons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eREVIEWS \u0026amp; AWARDS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNamed by \u003ci\u003eCrosswalk\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the Best Books for Christian Women in 2014 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is a soul-stirring book that takes you on a journey to make space in life to nurture your heart with God and dream dreams in new ways. This book will give women permission to say yes to God, practical ways to say yes to rest and find the spark in their hearts again.\"--\u003cb\u003eKelly Givens\u003c\/b\u003e, editor of iBelieve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Gray, a popular blogger at Faith Barista, set out to fulfill her lifelong dream of writing a book. When she began, however, repressed memories resurfaced and the book turned into a reluctant account of her journey through unrecognized post-traumatic stress. The author relates the heartbreaking childhood experiences that led to severe panic attacks, insomnia, and fear. Helping her through her confrontation with her own past are a supportive husband, a good therapist, and whitespace--places in her life like the blank areas of an artist's canvas--where she can rest and tend her soul. She offers intriguing insights into Scripture and on how God views his flawed but beloved creations. At each chapter's end, journaling prompts help readers identify areas where they need to create white space. More than just a memoir, this is an invitation to walk the difficult road to self-discovery and healing with a fellow traveler who understands. Learning how to identify stressors and eliminate emotional clutter will benefit anyone, not just those suffering from PTSD.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonnie Gray\u003c\/b\u003e is the soulful writer behind \u003ci\u003eFaith Barista\u003c\/i\u003e, serving up shots of faith for everyday life. She is a featured contributor for DaySpring (in)courage and her work is also nationally syndicated on Crosswalk.com. After graduating from UCLA, Bonnie served as a missionary, ministry entrepreneur, and Silicon Valley high-tech professional. She lives in Northern California with her husband, Eric, and their two sons, and blogs about her fascination with the challenge of keeping faith hot and fresh in the daily grind at www.faithbarista.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56015536488753,"sku":"9780800721794","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/uZjyu3nmZK9780800721794.webp?v=1788004232"},{"product_id":"be-still-my-soul-reflections-on-living-the-christian-life-paperback","title":"Be Still My Soul: Reflections on Living the Christian Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElisabeth Elliot\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn our can't-stop world, where we frantically move through our days with hardly a moment of true rest and reflection, it's hard to comprehend the thought of being still, of leaving our anxiety and worry and impatience in the capable hands of a loving God. But that's exactly what Elisabeth Elliot calls us to do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing the title of one of her favorite hymns as her unifying theme, Elliot offers an inspiring collection of reflections on living the Christian life. Illustrating biblical concepts with her rich personal experiences as a missionary, mother, wife, widow, radio host, and internationally known public speaker, Elliot writes with clarity and elegance on topics at once timeless and timely. This lovely new repackaged edition is perfect for the busy times in which we live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivating stillness in our can't-stop world\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are a busy people. We frantically move through our days with hardly a moment of true rest and reflection. It's hard to comprehend the thought of being still, of leaving our anxiety and worry and impatience in the capable hands of a loving God. But that's exactly what we are called to do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing the title of one of her favorite hymns as her unifying theme, beloved writer Elisabeth Elliot offers this inspiring collection of reflections on living the Christian life--a life that is far less about \u003ci\u003edoing \u003c\/i\u003ethan it is about \u003ci\u003ereceiving\u003c\/i\u003e grace, peace, and rest for our weary souls. With engaging stories from her rich personal experiences as a missionary, mother, wife, widow, radio host, and internationally known public speaker, Elliot shows you the beauty and wonder of resting in God. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElisabeth Elliot\u003c\/b\u003e (1926-2015) was one of the most perceptive and popular Christian writers of the last century. The author of more than twenty-five books, including \u003ci\u003ePassion and Purity\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Journals of Jim Elliot\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThese Strange\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAshes\u003c\/i\u003e, Elliot offered guidance and encouragement to millions of readers worldwide. For more information about Elisabeth's books, visit elisabethelliot.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElisabeth Elliot\u003c\/b\u003e (1926-2015) was one of the most perceptive and popular Christian writers of the last century. The author of more than 25 books, including \u003ci\u003ePassion and Purity\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Journals of Jim Elliot\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThese Strange\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAshes\u003c\/i\u003e, Elliot offered guidance and encouragement to millions of readers worldwide. For more information about Elisabeth's books, visit elisabethelliot.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 19, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56018274976049,"sku":"9780800728779","price":32.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/YMiJVSHYf99780800728779.webp?v=1788036631"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.welibooks.com\/collections\/christian-devotionals.oembed","provider":"Welibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}