A Century Of Universalism In Philadelphia And New York

A Century Of Universalism In Philadelphia And New York: With Sketches Of Its History In Reading, Hightstown, Brooklyn, And Elsewhere (1872) is a historical book written by Abel Charles Thomas. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Universalist movement in Philadelphia and New York during the 19th century. It includes detailed accounts of the history of Universalism in Reading, Hightstown, Brooklyn, and other places in the region.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Universalism in the area. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Universalist movement and its early history in Philadelphia and New York. The following chapters delve deeper into the history of Universalism in specific cities and towns, highlighting key events, people, and institutions that shaped the movement.Throughout the book, Thomas provides detailed sketches of prominent Universalist ministers, congregations, and organizations, as well as their contributions to the growth and development of the movement. He also explores the challenges and controversies that Universalists faced, such as opposition from other religious groups and internal debates over doctrine and practice.Overall, A Century Of Universalism In Philadelphia And New York: With Sketches Of Its History In Reading, Hightstown, Brooklyn, And Elsewhere (1872) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Universalism in the United States, particularly in the Philadelphia and New York regions. It provides a rich and detailed account of the movement's growth and evolution over the course of a century, and sheds light on the people and institutions that helped shape it into the vibrant and diverse community it is today.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.