Unitarianism Defended

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Unitarianism Defended

by Henry Giles, James Martineau, John Hamilton Thom

EN·~32 hours

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Description

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.

Details

Full title

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

Language

en

Duration

~32 hours (1861K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

2015-09-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the authors

HG

Henry Giles

1809–1882

An Irish-born preacher and lecturer, this 19th-century writer became known for energetic talks on literature, religion, and culture. After moving to the United States, he built a wide audience with essays and books that included a well-regarded study of Shakespeare.

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James Martineau

James Martineau

1805–1900

A leading 19th-century English Unitarian thinker, he wrote about religion, ethics, and philosophy with unusual clarity and moral seriousness. His work helped shape liberal religious thought well beyond his own time.

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JH

John Hamilton Thom

1808–1894

An Irish Unitarian minister and writer, he spent much of his life in Liverpool, where he became known for thoughtful preaching and a warm, liberal religious voice. His books and sermons explored faith, conscience, and the moral life in a clear, reflective way.

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