Length8h 21m
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In "Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou," Maturin M. Ballou presents a compelling and nuanced portrait of one of America's most influential Universalist ministers. The biography delves deeply into the life and works of Hosea Ballou, accentuating his radical theological perspectives and pioneering role in the shaping of Universalism during the 19th century. Ballou's writing is characterized by a lucid style, combining an impassioned narrative with meticulous research. This literary endeavor situates Ballou within the broader American religious context, capturing the social and cultural tides that influenced his understanding and application of Universalist principles. Maturin M. Ballou, Hosea's own son, brings a unique and intimate perspective to this biography, drawing not only from personal anecdotes but also from a wealth of carefully curated historical documents. His background in both the ministry and literature equips him with the tools to examine his father's legacy with both reverence and scholarly rigor. Ballou's insights allow readers to appreciate the complexities of theology and the personal struggles that shaped Hosea's beliefs and practices. This biography is essential reading for those interested in American religious history, theology, and the influences that shaped modern liberal thought. With a balanced approach and engaging prose, Maturin M. Ballou's work invites readers to understand not just the man, but the enduring impact of his ideas on contemporary spiritual discourse.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BIOGRAPHY.
14MR. BALLOU AS A CONTROVERSIALIST.
2INTRODUCTORY.
15SPIRIT OF HIS DOCTRINE.
3BIRTH AND PARENTAGE.
16SENTIMENTS RELATIVE TO DEATH.
4EARLY LIFE.
17END OF HIS EARTHLY MISSION.
5BECOMES A PROFESSOR OF RELIGION.
18CONCLUSION.
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6COMMENCES TO PREACH.
19NEW WORKS,
7BECOMES A SETTLED MINISTER.
20JUST PUBLISHED.
8REMOVES TO PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
21MEMOIR OF REV. S. R. SMITH.
9SETTLES IN BOSTON.
22GRACES AND POWERS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.
10COMMENCES THE UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE.
23LIFE-SKETCHES OF REV. GEORGE H. CLARK.
11COMMENCES THE UNIVERSALIST EXPOSITOR.
24GLIMPSES AND GATHERINGS,
12DOMESTIC AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS.
25THE WORKS OF REV. HOSEA BALLOU.
13PHRENOLOGICAL CHARACTER.
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