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Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to a bible passage comparing the pre-existence of souls to that of Jesus Christ. He discusses the difference between the classical view and the lexical view of the bible. He writes, "Do not suppose I have any disposition to undervalue its Bible. I only want the people to understand it as it is."
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Letter from Theodore Parker, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Convers Francis, 1839 Feb[ruary] 9
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title
Letter from Theodore Parker, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Convers Francis, 1839 Feb[ruary] 9
description
Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to a bible passage comparing the pre-existence of souls to that of Jesus Christ. He discusses the difference between the classical view and the lexical view of the bible. He writes, "Do not suppose I have any disposition to undervalue its Bible. I only want the people to understand it as it is."
date
["February 9, 1839"]
year
1839
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No known copyright restrictions.
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no restrictions
language
English
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5754274
creators
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Christianity--United States--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Spiritualism--United States--History--19th century
Spiritualists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Christianity--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Spiritualism--United States
Spiritualists
Antislavery movements--United States
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 33 cm.
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Holograph, signed.
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[Boston, Massachusetts]
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