This illustrated biographical work highlights the life of Dr. Benjamin Rush, a great American hero and role model. At the time of his death in 1813, he was heralded as one of Americas three most notable men, along with George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, served under three Presidents, helped found five universities and colleges, is titled “The Father of American Medicine,” led both the abolition and prison reform movements, and founded American Sunday Schools and the nations first Bible Society. Rush integrated his staunch Christian beliefs into every facet of his life. In addition to outlining his many remarkable accomplishments, this book includes numerous excerpts from his personal writings.
312. Pages. Hardback.
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Kimberly Jackson –
I ordered this because I had heard about Benjamin Rush in a few of your DVD’s and wanted to know more about him. The book was well written, easy to read, and full of first hand quotes from the subjects own writing and speeches. He was an amazing man who is sadly neglected in most history books – and so multi-talented! All Americans should become familiar with this founding father and be inspired by his unceasing energy and striving for God’s principles to be the foundation of many of our early institutions and policies. It was particularly interesting to see how he faced some of the same “intellectual” (really atheistic) opposition we encounter today. God raised up this extraordinary man for just such a time – may we be challenged by his example.