Unitarianism Defended A Series of Lectures by Three Protestant Dissenting Ministers of Liverpool

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Unitarianism Defended A Series of Lectures by Three Protestant Dissenting Ministers of Liverpool

by John Hamilton Thom, Henry Giles, James Martineau

EN·~32 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total

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UNITARIANISM DEFENDED: A SERIES OF LECTURES

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GENERAL PREFACE.

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CORRESPONDENCE ON THE TRINITARIAN AND UNITARIAN CONTROVERSY AT LIVERPOOL.

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THE PRACTICAL IMPORTANCE OF THE UNITARIAN CONTROVERSY.

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THE PRACTICAL IMPORTANCE OF THE UNITARIAN CONTROVERSY.

2:01:57

THE BIBLE: WHAT IT IS, AND WHAT IT IS NOT.

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LECTURE II.

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LECTURE III.

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LECTURE IV.

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In this thoughtful collection of lectures, three Liverpool ministers take up the challenge posed by a group of thirteen Anglican clergymen who have published a sweeping critique of Unitarian belief. The speakers adopt a measured, defensive stance, carefully laying out the evidence for their interpretation of Christianity while directly addressing the accusations and misrepresentations leveled against them. Their prose blends rigorous theological analysis with a calm, respectful tone, inviting listeners to consider a version of the faith that emphasizes the singularity of the divine spirit over traditional Trinitarian formulations.

The volume serves as a window onto an eighteenth‑century religious controversy, revealing how public debate was conducted through printed pamphlets and public lectures. Listeners will hear the authors dissect arguments about miracles, the nature of Christ, and scriptural consistency, all while underscoring their commitment to truth rather than polemic victory. The work offers a vivid glimpse into the intellectual climate of the period and the earnest pursuit of doctrinal clarity.

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Unitarianism Defended A Series of Lectures by Three Protestant Dissenting Ministers of Liverpool A Series of Lectures by Three Protestant Dissenting Ministers of Liverpool

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Produced by Julia Miller, Elizabeth Oscanyan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)

Release date

Sep 10, 2015

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Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

JH

John Hamilton Thom

1808–1894

A thoughtful Irish Unitarian minister and writer, his work joined religion, ethics, and public life in a way that still feels quietly modern. He is especially remembered for influential sermons, essays, and for helping shape liberal religious thought in Liverpool and beyond.

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HG

Henry Giles

1809–1882

An Irish-born preacher and essayist, he built a reputation on both sides of the Atlantic for lively lectures and thoughtful literary criticism. His work ranges from religion and culture to Shakespeare and Irish subjects, giving readers a vivid sense of 19th-century intellectual life.

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James Martineau

James Martineau

1805–1900

A major Unitarian thinker of the 19th century, he wrote about religion, ethics, and the authority of conscience in a way that reached far beyond his own denomination. His long career as a minister, teacher, and philosopher made him one of the best-known religious voices of Victorian Britain.

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