ISBN: 9780243079186 - A Series of Letters on Important Doctrinal and Practical Subjects, Addressed to Rev. Samuel C. Aikin, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, in ... to Rev. D. C. Lansing, D.d., Late Pastor Of (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book confronts the controversies of Christian doctrines that were rampant in the 1820s. The author, a devout follower of universal salvation, writes in a humorous but direct style intended to convert his audiences to his beliefs. He argues for an interpretation of the Bible that emphasizes God's love for all people, rather than the harsh and dogmatic precepts he sees in the predominant Calvinist teachings popular at the time. The author ambitiously attempts to refute the popular doctrines of the Presbyterian church, arguing that these beliefs are incompatible with the true nature of God and with sound moral principles. This book remains significant because it encapsulates a moment of significant theological upheaval in the United States, a time when individuals representing a wide range of Christian denominations debated the nature of God, the nature of salvation, and the nature of humanity itself. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…