Madison Clinton Peters

Born in 1859 and dying in 1918, Madison Clinton Peters was an American clergyman, author, and public speaker best known for his years as a Baptist minister in New York City. He wrote extensively for a general audience, publishing books and sermons on religion, ethics, social issues, and public life.

Peters was especially active in addressing current controversies of his day, and his writing often aimed to connect faith with everyday concerns. His bibliography includes works on spiritual topics as well as books focused on Jewish life and Christian-Jewish understanding, showing how strongly he engaged with the cultural arguments of his era.

Remembered today mainly through his published works, Peters belonged to a generation of ministers who used print as a major public platform. His books offer a window into the moral and religious conversations shaping America in the years around 1900.