Benjamin Franklin

In this insightful audiobook, Thomas Kidd explores the complex faith of Benjamin Franklin, a notable printer, scientist, and diplomat who published an extensive array of religious works in the 18th century. Despite abandoning his family's strict Puritanism for deism in his youth, Franklin's life was significantly shaped by his relationships with devout Christians, including the influential preacher George Whitefield and his close family members. Through meticulous research into Franklin's writings and correspondence, Kidd offers a nuanced understanding of the tensions and contradictions in Franklin's beliefs, showcasing a man whose faith was far more intricate than previously recognized.