This definitive biography of the influential Presbyterian minister and educator offers a rare glimpse into the intellectual and religious debates of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, as well as a portrait of Smith's contributions to American education and theology. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of American religion and the role of faith in shaping our national identity.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 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.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.