Historic Americans

Historic Americans: The Collected Works of Theodore Parker V13 is a book that compiles the works of Theodore Parker, a prominent American theologian and social reformer from the 19th century. The book is the thirteenth volume in a series that brings together Parker's most significant writings and speeches, covering topics such as religion, politics, and social justice. Theodore Parker was a key figure in the abolitionist movement, and his writings and speeches played a significant role in shaping the public discourse around slavery and civil rights. He was also a leading voice in the Transcendentalist movement, which emphasized individualism, nature, and spiritualism. This volume includes a variety of Parker's works, such as his sermons, lectures, and essays. Some of the topics covered in the book include the nature of God, the role of religion in society, and the importance of education. Parker's views on social justice and equality are also highlighted in the book, as he was a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and the rights of women and minorities. Overall, Historic Americans: The Collected Works of Theodore Parker V13 provides readers with a comprehensive look at the ideas and beliefs of one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, theology, or social justice issues.1871. Part Thirteen of Fourteen. Theodore Parker was a preacher, lecturer, and writer, a public intellectual, and a religious and social reformer. He played a major role in moving Unitarianism away from being a Bible-based faith, and he established a precedent for clerical activism that has inspired generations of liberal religious leaders. Although ranked with William Ellery Channing as the most important and influential Unitarian minister of the nineteenth century, he was an extremely controversial figure (he was active in the antislavery movement) in his own day and his legacy to Unitarian Universalism remains contested. A collection of lectures Parker delivered on Franklin; Washington; John Adams; and Thomas Jefferson. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.