Maturin Murray Ballou

Broschiertes Buch

Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou

Beschreibung

"Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou" by using Maturin Murray Ballou affords an insightful exploration into the existence and legacy of the esteemed clergyman, Rev. Hosea Ballou. This biographical work delves into the exceptional adventure of a person who played a pivotal function in shaping non secular idea and promoting the ideas of Universalism. Rev. Hosea Ballou's existence unfolds via the pages, chronicling his early studies, theological development, and the profound impact he had at the Universalist motion. Maturin Murray Ballou skillfully narrates the story of a clergyman whose teachings emphasized frequent salvation, love, and the inherent goodness of humanity. The biography gives a nuanced angle on Rev. Hosea Ballou's contributions to theology and his efforts in fostering a more inclusive and compassionate information of spirituality. Maturin Murray Ballou's narrative now not only honors the existence of a distinguished spiritual parent however additionally offers readers with a deeper information of the theological panorama at some point of Rev. Hosea Ballou's generation. "Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou" stands as a testament to the iconic have an impact on of a priest who left an indelible mark on the Universalist way of life and contributed notably to the wider discourse on faith and salvation.

Autor

Maturin Murray Ballou was a writer and publisher in nineteenth-century Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded Gleason's Pictorial, served as the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe, and wrote a number of travel books and works of fiction. Ballou was born in Boston in 1820 to Hosea Ballou and Ruth Washburn. He attended The English High School and, although passing the Harvard College entrance exam, he did not enroll. On September 15, 1839, he married Mary Anne Roberts, and their offspring included Murray Roberts Ballou. Beginning in 1838, Ballou wrote for the Olive Branch, a weekly newspaper published in Boston. In 1851, Ballou and Frederick Gleason founded Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, a weekly newspaper. It was inspired by the Illustrated London News. The first issue, published on May 3, 1851, stated: "The purpose of this paper is to give, in the most elegant and accessible style, a weekly literary melange of noteworthy events of the day. Its columns feature unique stories, sketches, and poetry by the best American authors, as well as the best of domestic and foreign news, all seasoned with wit and humor." In November 1854, Ballou bought out Gleason and renamed the periodical Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 230
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 296g
• ISBN-13: 9789361423642
• ISBN-10: 9361423649
• Artikelnr.: 70090792