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The Promise of the Father: Or, A Neglected Specialty of the Last Days, Addressed to the Clergy and Laity of All Christian Communities - Softcover

Palmer, Phoebe

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9781789875171: The Promise of the Father: Or, A Neglected Specialty of the Last Days, Addressed to the Clergy and Laity of All Christian Communities
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ISBN 10: 178987517X ISBN 13: 9781789875171
Publisher: Pantianos Classics, 1859

Synopsis

The proto-feminist theology of Phoebe Palmer remains a valuable milestone in advancing the role of women in Christianity and wider society, while also serving as a review upon goodly Christian principles.

Advancing the doctrine of Christian perfection, Palmer aims to set readers down the path of attaining spiritual maturity and a strong connection with the Lord. She embarks on various examinations, such as the attributes of prophecy, of heroism and its connection to holiness, of the place of the church in the life of believers. The final chapters of the book contain testimony of one of Palmer's treasured acquaintances and a Congregational minister. Discussions of baptism - firstly with water and latterly with the fire of the Holy Spirit - also serve to distinguish the author's theology.

Writing at a time of Christian revivalism in the United States, Palmer was a devout Methodist who was born to a privileged family. She sought to use her position to advance the ideas of Christianity as a spiritual discipline, converting many to the cause, whilst founding the Holiness movement which substantially realigned Methodism.

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Publisher
Pantianos Classics
Publication date
1859
Language
English
ISBN 10 
178987517X
ISBN 13 
9781789875171
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
224
Rating
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars
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