Excerpt from Memoir of Rufus Ellis: Including Selections From His Journal and Letters
Letters from Mr. Ellis which she had saved. Letters to the late Dr. Diman, of Providence, which were received through the kindness of Mrs. Diman, are quite noteworthy. The late James Russell Lowell sent a few words, which are of much interest as a tribute from a col lege classmate. Miss Maria G. Porter, of Roch ester, New York, gives a valuable account of the Unitarian movement of fifty years ago in her city. My uncle, Dr. George E. Ellis, who helped me in the editorial work, wrote the following portions of the text: chapter on Development of Liberal Christianity, and parts of three other chapters relating to Maternal Ancestry (chap. I. Pp. 6 Call to the First Church in Boston (chap. IV. Pp. 107 and Pastor and Preacher (chap. IX. Pp. 261.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and legacy of Rufus Ellis, a prominent figure in the Unitarian movement in mid-19th century America. Born in 1819 to a wealthy Boston merchant family, Ellis dedicated his life to religious and intellectual pursuits, graduating from Harvard Divinity School in 1841. The book delves into Ellis's formative years, including his studies and travels, and traces his journey as he established a Unitarian society in Rochester, New York and became a respected minister. It examines Ellis's theological views, his contributions to the development of liberal Christianity, and his enduring impact on religious thought. The book sheds light on the intellectual and social landscape of the time, offering insights into the evolution of Unitarianism and its role in American religious history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330816240_0
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