02826cam a22003493u 4500 8225 UtSlPG 20260610133219.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BS Ballou, Hosea, 1771-1852 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. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-06-01 Produced by David Starner, David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from a book given for scanning by Rev. Felicia Urbanski "A Series of Letters, in Defence of Divine Revelation" by Hosea Ballou is a collection of letters written in the early 19th century that address the concerns and inquiries regarding the authenticity of divine revelation as documented in the Bible. The work primarily features a dialogue between Ballou and Rev. Abner Kneeland, who challenges the validity of the scriptures and the moral truths they convey. The correspondence aims to defend the Christian faith and clarify the importance of divine revelation while engaging in philosophical discussions about the nature of truth and knowledge. At the start of the text, Kneeland expresses his doubts about the authenticity of the scriptures and the necessity of their original languages for understanding divine revelation. He questions whether God would limit His revelations to specific times and nations. In his replies, Ballou acknowledges Kneeland's concerns but emphasizes the enduring importance of biblical texts despite their historical context. He discusses the nature of divine truth, references various biblical narratives, and ultimately defends the credibility of revelations as they pertain to moral and spiritual truths. This opening establishes a foundational debate on faith, reason, and the nature of divine communications, setting the tone for the ensuing dialogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Revelation Universalism -- Doctrines Buckminster, Joseph, 1751-1812 Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844 Walton, Joseph, 1742-1822 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8225 50208 50208