First Edition
Signed by Author
Near Mint Condition
“…so Help Me God”
The Faith of America’s Presidents
(Later published as “God and the Oval Office”)
By John McCollister
In this First Edition 1982 book, McCollister presents interesting vignettes which reveal the religious faith of all the presidents of the United States through Ronald Reagan. These essays are carefully nuanced and ultimately profound, revealing, and inspirational. Highly recommended
Description:
"So help me God." George Washington added those words to the presidential oath and every president since has followed suit. Whether their faith was devout or doubted, heartfelt or pragmatic, John McCollister plumbs America's strong and deep spiritual heritage, showing the fascinating and vital role faith played in the lives of each of our presidents, including: Thomas Jefferson's "edited" version of the Gospels, Lincoln's unique approach to organized religion, Garfield's personal sacrifice of the pulpit for the presidency and more.
· My Dad purchased this book new in 1982 and met John McCollister who signed this copy.
· Published by Landmark Books, Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota, 1982.
· This is the original, first edition of this book. It was revised and reprinted in 1992 and has been updated and republished in 2005 as “God and the Oval Office.”
· Hard cover, 207 pages. Dust jacket is not included.
· Complete with portraits of all 39 Presidents included in the book.
Condition:
· Near Mint Condition
· Book is complete with covers and all pages intact and binding tight
· There are some very light speckles on the inside back flyleaf.
· Other than mentioned above, there are no marks, tears, spots, stains, folds, creases or other flaws
This signed book in Near Mint condition is must for any U. S. History or religious collector!
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