The Story Of Channing: His Life, Thought And World-Wide Influence (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163184646)

The Story Of Channing: His Life, Thought And World-Wide Influence is a biographical book written by Jabez T. Sunderland. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of William Ellery Channing, an American Unitarian minister who lived from 1780 to 1842. Channing was a prominent figure in the Unitarian movement and is often considered the founder of American Unitarianism.The book covers Channing's life from his childhood in Newport, Rhode Island, to his education at Harvard University, and his eventual career as a minister. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Ruth Gibbs, and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson.In addition to his life story, the book explores Channing's philosophical and theological beliefs, which were influential in shaping the Unitarian movement. Channing believed in the importance of reason and individual conscience in matters of faith, and he advocated for social and political reform, including the abolition of slavery.The book also examines Channing's impact on the Unitarian movement and his influence on other religious and social movements around the world. It includes anecdotes and quotes from Channing's writings and speeches, providing insight into his personality and beliefs.Overall, The Story Of Channing: His Life, Thought And World-Wide Influence is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a significant figure in American religious history. It offers readers a deep understanding of Channing's life, beliefs, and impact on the world.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.

Author: Jabez T. Sunderland
ISBN-10: 1163184640
ISBN-13: 9781163184646
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d