A Candid Review Of Ten Letters: Containing Reasons For Not Embracing The Doctrine Of Universal Salvation (1827)

""A Candid Review of Ten Letters: Containing Reasons for Not Embracing the Doctrine of Universal Salvation"" is a book written by Joel Hawes in 1827. The book is a critical analysis of ten letters that were written by Hosea Ballou, a prominent Universalist preacher, who advocated for the belief in universal salvation. Hawes, who was a Congregationalist minister, disagreed with Ballou's teachings and used this book to present his arguments against the doctrine of universal salvation. The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which corresponds to one of Ballou's letters. Hawes examines each letter in detail, providing counterarguments and critiques of Ballou's reasoning. He also presents his own interpretation of biblical texts and theological concepts to support his position. Overall, ""A Candid Review of Ten Letters"" is a significant work in the history of American religious thought, as it represents the ongoing debate between Universalists and traditional Christians over the nature of salvation and the afterlife. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of theology, as well as anyone interested in the history of religious thought in America.To Which Are Added Thirteen Friendly Letters To A Candidate For The Ministry.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.