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100 1 _aParker, Theodore,
_d1810-1860
245 1 0 _aSpeeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 1 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-12-05
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller, Josephine Paolucci 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.)
520 _a"Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Theodore Parker is a collection of speeches and sermons written in the mid-19th century. This work encapsulates Parker's views on religion, society, and morality, reflecting his strong commitment to social justice, personal freedom, and the reform of religious thought. It serves as a platform for his ideas, addressing various issues of his time, including war, poverty, and the role of the church in society. The opening of this volume sets the stage for Parker's exploration of profound themes related to the role of great individuals in society and religion. Parker begins his sermon by contemplating the nature of greatness, particularly examining Jesus' relation to his contemporaries and the misunderstandings he faced. He explains that often, revolutionary figures are not recognized for their significance during their times, and he reflects on the societal structures that cause such disconnection. Through this lens, Parker emphasizes the need for a church that transcends traditional beliefs and promotes active goodness and compassion towards humanity, positioning Christ as a model for moral and spiritual excellence in an ever-evolving world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSermons, American
653 _aUnitarianism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34573
999 _c75419
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