Life of Rev Hosea Ballou

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By Thomas Whittemore (1800-1861). Hosea Ballou (1771-1852), converted to a belief in universal salvation in 1789, become one of its most influential teachers in US history. He pastored in Portsmouth, NH; Salem, MA; and Boston, MA. He authored books and leaflets, as well as published The Universalist Magazine and other periodicals.

“A life-like portrait of the venerable man whose history it records. Of all living men, probably Thomas Whittemore is best prepared to write the life of Ballou. He was his intimate friend and companion for many years.” – Isaac Dowd Williamson (1807-1876), author of An Examination of the Doctrine of Endless Punishment.

“Mr. Whittemore is the man, above all others, to prepare the Life of Ballou. No man knew him better; no man had studied him so well. Ballou was his spiritual father; and form his early days he had been with the good man.” – William Allen Drew (1798-1879), publisher of The Gospel Banner.

Facsimile. Paperback 4-Volumes. 1624 pages.