West Roxbury Sermons, 1837-1848: From Unpublished Manuscripts (1892)

By Stan Goldberg

Book Overview

West Roxbury Sermons, 1837-1848: From Unpublished Manuscripts (1892) is a book by Theodore Parker that compiles a series of sermons that he delivered in West Roxbury, Massachusetts between 1837 and 1848. The sermons were previously unpublished and were discovered by Parker's friend and fellow abolitionist, Samuel Johnson. The book includes a total of 36 sermons, each with its own unique perspective on religious and social issues of the time. Parker was known for his progressive views on social justice, and many of the sermons touch on topics such as slavery, women's rights, and the role of religion in society. The sermons are presented in their original form, with some minor edits for clarity. Parker's writing style is straightforward and accessible, making the book an engaging read for both scholars and general readers. Overall, West Roxbury Sermons, 1837-1848: From Unpublished Manuscripts (1892) provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential religious leaders during a pivotal moment in the country's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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143736361X
• ISBN13: 9781437363616
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"