As a City on a Hill: The Story of America's Most Famous Lay Sermon
In As a City on a Hill, Daniel T. Rodgers uncovers the fascinating journey of John Winthrop's 1630 sermon, which portrayed the Puritan colony as a beacon for the world. From its origins as a religious exhortation, the phrase 'city upon a hill' has been repurposed in American political discourse, embodying aspirations of moral leadership and exceptionalism across eras.
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As a City on a Hill delves into the story of America's most famous lay sermon, delivered by John Winthrop in 1630 aboard the Arbella as Puritans set sail for the New World.
The book examines how Winthrop's words, envisioning a model society, evolved over centuries into a powerful symbol in American exceptionalism.
Daniel T. Rodgers provides a detailed historical account of the sermon's creation, context, and its repeated invocation by leaders from the founding era to the present day.
Through this exploration, the narrative reveals the sermon's role in shaping national rhetoric and ideals.
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