This biography follows the life of Hosea Ballou, a Universalist minister born in the late 18th century, providing a detailed account of his transition from a devout Baptist to a prominent Universalist preacher, as well as his personal life. The book delves into the influences that shaped Ballou's belief system, including his upbringing in a Calvinist household and his early experiences with hardship and deprivation. The author explores the evolution of Ballou's religious views, from his initial skepticism of Calvinist doctrines to his eventual embrace of Universalism. It highlights Ballou's struggle to reconcile the concept of eternal damnation with his own compassionate nature, and his relentless search for scriptural evidence to support his belief in universal salvation. The book also sheds light on Ballou's role as a pioneer of the Universalist movement, his contributions to the development of its theological framework, and his impact on the broader religious landscape of his time. Ultimately, this biography presents a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of a remarkable individual whose unwavering faith and dedication left an enduring legacy within the Universalist tradition.
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To say that the author experiences a. Degree of diflidence in writing upon the theme and subject of these pages, would but inadequately express his true feelings on taking up the pen for this object. But he does it with a purpose of strict adherence to facts, nor will any matter be suppressed or one iota added to the truth. No one who shall read a dozen pages herein relating to the early life of Rev. Hosea Ballou, but will at once acquit the author of any false pride as it regards chronicling the events and circumstances of the subject's life. He is most happy to state the facts literally, and he is sat isfied as to the verdict that every unprejudiced mind will render.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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