02486cam a22003493u 4500 36946 UtSlPG 20260610133837.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 25027709 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895 Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou Biography of Reverend Hosea Ballou Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-02 Produced by Julia Miller, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou" by Maturin M. Ballou is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of Hosea Ballou, who was a significant figure in the establishment of Universalism in America. The book not only chronicles his personal life but also examines the sociopolitical and religious context of his time through the lens of his experiences and teachings. The opening of the biography sets the stage for understanding Hosea Ballou's early influences and challenges. Maturin M. Ballou, the author and son of Hosea, expresses his intent to provide a truthful narrative devoid of embellishment. Early sections detail the harsh realities of Ballou's childhood, including the loss of his mother at a young age and his father's strict religious upbringing, which shaped his theological inquiries. Hosea's journey from a humble origin, marked by poverty and limited educational resources, to becoming a prominent religious leader illustrates not only his personal growth but also the evolution of his beliefs, particularly focusing on his eventual embrace of Universalism and the doctrine of universal salvation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Clergy -- United States -- Biography Ballou, Hosea, 1771-1852 Universalists -- United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36946 77786 77786