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A Series of Letters, in Defence of Divine Revelation / In Reply to Rev. Abner Kneeland's Serious Inquiry into the Authenticity of the Same. To Which is Added, a Religious Correspondence, Between the Rev. Hosea Ballou, and the Rev. Dr. Joseph Buckminster and Rev. Joseph Walton, Pastors of Congregational Churches in Portsmouth, N. H. cover

A Series of Letters, in Defence of Divine Revelation / In Reply to Rev. Abner Kneeland's Serious Inquiry into the Authenticity of the Same. To Which is Added, a Religious Correspondence, Between the Rev. Hosea Ballou, and the Rev. Dr. Joseph Buckminster and Rev. Joseph Walton, Pastors of Congregational Churches in Portsmouth, N. H.

By Hosea Ballou
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A sequence of letters mounts a sustained defense of divine revelation in response to a skeptical inquiry, engaging objections about the nature and evidences of scripture and the relevance of original languages. The author contends that moral and spiritual truths can be discerningly judged without exclusive dependence on ancient tongues, analyzes standards for testing the authenticity of revealed claims, and resists treating scientific methods as the sole arbiter of theological certainty. An appended religious correspondence with other clergymen expands the debate on interpretation, evidential reasoning, and the pastoral implications of belief.

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Hosea Ballou

Hosea Ballou was an influential American theologian and a prominent figure in the Universalist movement during the early 19th century. He is best known for his work "A Series of Letters, in Defence of Divine Revelation," where he engages in a theological debate with Rev. Abner Kneeland regarding the authenticity of divine revelation. Ballou's writings reflect his commitment to Universalism, emphasizing the belief in universal salvation and the inherent goodness of humanity. His contributions to religious thought and discourse helped shape the landscape of American religious beliefs, making him a significant figure in the history of American theology.

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