Biography Of Rev. Hosea Ballou - Maturin Murray Ballou - Bog

The Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Hosea Ballou, a prominent American Universalist minister and theologian of the 19th century. Written by his grandson, Maturin Murray Ballou, the book chronicles the early life of Hosea Ballou, his conversion to Universalism, and his rise to prominence as a preacher and writer.The book provides a detailed account of Ballou's theological beliefs, which emphasized the universal love and mercy of God and rejected the notion of eternal punishment for sin. It also explores his role as a leader in the Universalist movement, including his efforts to establish Universalist churches and schools throughout the United States.In addition to his religious work, the Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou also delves into Ballou's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his friendships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.Overall, the book offers a fascinating look into the life of one of the most influential religious figures of the 19th century, and sheds light on the development of Universalism as a major theological movement in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.