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Life Story Of Hosea Ballou: For The Young (1854)

Life Story Of Hosea Ballou: For The Young (1854)

Ballou, Maturin Murray
Billings

Paperback

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165529963
ISBN13: 9781165529964
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life Story of Hosea Ballou: For the Young is a biography of the American theologian Hosea Ballou, written by Maturin Murray Ballou and published in 1854. Hosea Ballou was a prominent figure in the Universalist Church in the United States during the early 19th century, and his life story is presented here in a way that is accessible to young readers.The book traces Ballou's life from his childhood in rural New Hampshire, through his early struggles to make a living as a schoolteacher and farmer, to his eventual rise to prominence as a preacher and theologian. Along the way, readers learn about Ballou's religious beliefs, his commitment to social justice, and his tireless efforts to spread the gospel of Universalism throughout the country.Despite its focus on a specific historical figure and religious movement, the book also touches on broader themes of American history and culture, including the role of religion in shaping national identity, the tensions between individualism and community, and the struggles of marginalized groups to achieve equality and recognition.Overall, Life Story of Hosea Ballou: For the Young offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most influential religious leaders, and provides valuable insights into the social and cultural forces that have shaped the country's history.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.

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