TY - BOOK AU - Adams,John G. TI - Fifty Notable Years: Views of the Ministry of Christian Universalism During the Last Half-Century; with Biographical Sketches AV - BX PY - 2014/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Universalism KW - Universalist Church -- Biography KW - Universalists -- United States -- History KW - Universalists -- Biography N1 - Release date is 2014-02-28; Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chris Pinfield 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.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Fifty Notable Years" by John G. Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on a significant period of development for Christian Universalism, discussing its rise, challenges, and impact on society. The book aims to remember and celebrate the contributions of prominent Universalist ministers and the overall expansion of the Universalist faith in America. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Christian Universalism over the last fifty years. Adams emphasizes the importance of remembering the past and acknowledging the vital role Universalism has played in societal progress, particularly during a time when the faith faced opposition. The author introduces key themes such as the moral progress seen in society, the unity of mankind under the doctrine of Universalism, and the historical figures who have advocated for these beliefs. The beginning also highlights the backdrop of significant social reforms, including the abolition of slavery and the movement toward greater religious tolerance, indicating how Universalism has intertwined with broader humanitarian efforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45034 ER -