Universalism

""Universalism: The Prevailing Doctrine Of The Christian Church During Its First Five Hundred Years"" is a book written by John Wesley Hanson and published in 1899. The book explores the concept of universalism in the early Christian Church, which was the belief that all souls would eventually be saved and reconciled with God. Hanson argues that universalism was the prevailing doctrine of the Christian Church during its first five hundred years, and that it was only later replaced by the more exclusive belief in eternal damnation for non-believers. He provides evidence from early Christian writings and the teachings of prominent figures such as Origen and Clement of Alexandria to support his claim.The book also delves into the historical and cultural context of the early Church, exploring how universalism was influenced by Greek philosophy and the wider religious beliefs of the time. Hanson argues that the later rejection of universalism was due to the influence of Roman politics and the desire to create a more exclusive and powerful Church.Overall, ""Universalism: The Prevailing Doctrine Of The Christian Church During Its First Five Hundred Years"" provides a fascinating insight into the early Christian Church and offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of Christian beliefs over time.With Authorities And Extracts.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.