A Collection of Valuables: Consisting of Pieces on Doctrinal, Practical and Experimental Subjects (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hosea Ballou

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265718694 ISBN 13: 9780265718698

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A thoughtful collection of early Universalist writings

A Collection of Valuables gathers Hosea Ballou’s pieces on doctrine, practice, and personal experience, framed by a 19th-century Universalist perspective. This edition, compiled by John E. Palmer, presents a historical look at theological reflection and lived faith.

• Deliberations on belief and the nature of divine benevolence, written to clarify faith for everyday life.
• Explorations of how religious ideas connect with joy, hope, repentance, and moral living.
• Practical discussions about how to test beliefs and live consistently with spiritual values.
• Selections that blend devotional poetry, hymns, and prose to illuminate a lifelong search for truth.

Ideal for readers interested in historical religious thought, early Universalist writing, and the practical, experiential side of faith. This edition offers a window into how 19th-century thinkers approached doctrine, devotion, and daily living.

About this title

About the Author

1771-1852

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265718694
• ISBN 13: 9780265718698
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 311