The Ancient History of Universalism

The Ancient History of Universalism by Hosea Ballou is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and evolution of the Universalist religious movement. Ballou traces the history of Universalism from its roots in ancient Greek philosophy and early Christianity through its development in Europe and America during the Protestant Reformation and beyond. He examines the contributions of key figures such as Origen, Clement of Alexandria, and John Murray, as well as the impact of Universalism on social and political movements such as abolitionism and women's suffrage. Throughout the book, Ballou argues for the importance of Universalism as a spiritual and moral force that emphasizes the inherent worth and dignity of all people and seeks to promote justice and compassion in the world. The Ancient History of Universalism is a seminal work in the history of religion and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of Universalist thought and practice.1842. This treatise presents the history of universalism from the time of the apostles to its condemnation in the Fifth General Council, 553 AD, with an appendix tracing the doctrine down to the era of the Reformation. The attentive reader will discover that the ancient history of universalism is naturally distinguished, by certain peculiarities, into three successive periods: the first, extending to the year 190; the second running to the year 390 or 394; and the third, reaching to the Fifth General Council in 553 AD.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.