Half-Century Discourse: On Occasion Of The Fiftieth Anniversary Of His Ordination (1857) is a book written by Noah Porter. The book is a discourse delivered by Porter on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination. The discourse reflects on Porter's life and career as a minister, educator, and writer. It provides an insight into the religious and intellectual climate of the mid-19th century in the United States. Porter discusses the...