Unitarianism In America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419192104)

Unitarianism In America is a comprehensive book written by George Willis Cooke that explores the history and development of Unitarianism in the United States. The author traces the roots of Unitarianism from its origins in Europe, through its arrival in America, and its evolution over the centuries. The book covers the theological and philosophical beliefs of the Unitarian movement, as well as its social and political impact on American society.The author examines the role of Unitarianism in the American Revolution and the abolitionist movement, as well as its contributions to the development of public education and the arts. The book also delves into the controversies and divisions within the Unitarian movement, including the emergence of Universalism and the debates over the nature of Christ and the Bible.Unitarianism In America is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and social reform in the United States. The book provides a detailed and nuanced account of the Unitarian movement, its impact on American culture, and its ongoing relevance in contemporary society.The progressive tendencies went silently on; and step by step the old beliefs were discarded, but always by individuals and churches, and not by associations or general official action. Even before the middle of the eighteenth century there was not only a questioning of the doctrine of divine decrees, the conception that God elects some to bliss and some to perdition in accordance with his own arbitrary will, but there was also developing a tendency to reject the tritheism[1] which in New England took the place of a philosophical conception of the Trinity, such as had been held by the great thinkers of the Christian ages.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: George Willis Cooke
ISBN-10: 1419192108
ISBN-13: 9781419192104
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.56w x 0.74d