The Problem of Prayer and the Death of President Garfield

<p>Explore the profound questions surrounding faith prayer and national tragedy in The Problem of Prayer and the Death of President Garfield. Published in the wake of President James A. Garfield's assassination in 1881 this pamphlet delves into the public discourse regarding the role of prayer during times of crisis and its perceived efficacy in averting disaster.</p> <p>As a nation grappled with grief and uncertainty many questioned why prayers for the President's recovery seemingly went unanswered. This historical document offers insight into the religious and philosophical debates of the era reflecting on themes of divine will human agency and the very nature of faith in the face of inexplicable events. The Problem of Prayer and the Death of President Garfield serves as a poignant reminder of a nation's struggle to reconcile belief with reality during a pivotal moment in American history.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>