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UNIVERSALIST HISTORY

UNIVERSALISM 101: AN INTRODUCTION FOR LEADERS OF UU CONGREGATIONS
by RICHARD TRADEAU

The Essential Clarence Skinner: A Brief Introduction To His Life And Writings
by Clarence Russell Skinner (Editor), Charles A. Howe (Editor)

"A History of Universalism in North Carolina"
by Peggy Ward Rawheiser

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JANE LEADE:
BIOGRAPHY OF A 17TH CENTURY MYSTIC
by Julie Hurst

The is an excellent book on the life of a 17th century English Universalist.

THE LARGER MESSAGE:
UNIVERSALIST RELIGIOUS EDUCATION'S RESPONSE TO THEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL CHALLENGES 1790 TO 1930
by Elizabeth Strong

The title says it all.

AMERICAM UNIVERSALISM,4TH ED.
by George Williams

This is a basic overview of various Universalist theological positions.

UNIVERSALISM IN AMERICA:
A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY OF A LIBERAL FAITH
by Ernest Cassara

Selected writing from Universalists 1741 to 1961

UNIVERSALIST MOVEMENT IN AMERICA, 1770-1880
b
y Ann Lee Bressler

This book focuses on the early years of Universalism in America.

UNIVERSALISM IN AMERICA
by George W. Cooke

The title says it all.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSALIST CHURCH FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
by L.B. Fisher

Because it was written in 1912 much of it is dated, still this book is not without its moments.

THE LARGER FAITH: A SHORT HISTORY OF AMERICAN UNIVERSALISM
by Charles A. Howe

This is an excellent overview of the Universalist Church of America.

MAGLIPAY UNIVERSALISTS
by Fredric John Muir

According to Joseph Gentili, “this book is about a homegrown Universalist denomination with 26 churches and fellowships, which evolved with support from the Universalist Church of America, Negros Oriental, the Philippines.

IN THE HANDS OF A HAPPY GOD: THE “NO-HELLERS” OF CENTRAL APPALACHIA
by Howard Dorgan

This book is about the Primitive Baptist Churches of Central Appalachia.

THE OTHER SIDE OF SALVATION: SPIRITUALISM AND THE NINETEENTH CENTURY-RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
by John B. Buescher

This book looks at the interest in spiritualism by Universalists.

AN EXPOSITION OF VIEWS RESPECTING THE PRINCIPAL FACTS CAUSES AND PECULIARITIES INVOLVED IN SPIRIT MANIFESTATIONS TOGETHER WITH INTERESTING PHENOMENAL STATEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
by Adin Ballou

Written in 1852 this book is a series of case studies of spirit manifestations.

THIS DAY IN UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST HISTORY
by Frank Schulman

This is an excellent reference book for preachers and religious educators.

HISTORICAL DICTIONARY OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM
by Mark Harris

This is a library reference book.

REVEREND ELHANAN WINCHESTER:
BIOGRAPHY AND LETTERS

Editor: Edwin S. Gaustad

The story and letters of a Universalist sage.

 

BOOKS THAT INCLUDE UNIVERSALISM

AWAKENING THE SOUL
by John C. Morgan

A collection of daily devotions which feature some elements of Universalist theology and history.

NEVER FAR FROM HOME
by Carl Scovel

Universalist, Derek Lee Parker writes:"this famed Unitarian Christian preacher brings us a Universalist spirituality of courage, hope, and universal reconciliation.

UNIVERSAL SALVATION?
by Robin A. Parry and Christopher H. Partridge

Two-thirds of this book is by Universalists. The Universalists include Thomas Talbott, Morwenna Ludlow, and Eric Reitan.

LIFE AFTER DEATH
by Tom Harpur

Virtually all books on the Near-Death Experience are Universalist in their orientation. This book is included because the concluding chapter has a strong Christian Universalist statement.

NOTHING BETTER THAN DEATH
by Kevin Williams

This Near-Death Experience book also has a Bible based Universalist chapter.

VISIONS OF GOD FROM THE NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE
by Ken R. Vincent

This book looks at the near-death experience in the context of world religion. It is Universalist in its orientation and the Bible is the religious text most frequently quoted.

DEATH AND ETERNAL LIFE
by John Hick

Professor Hick is a United Reformed theologian and the most prominent Universalist scholar living today. This is a treatise on eternal life and includes a chapter on Universal Salvation.

DISPUTED QUESTIONS IN THEOLOGY AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
by John Hick

Professor Hick's books address many topics but about forty percent of this book is relevant to Universalists.

GOD DOES NOT FORECLOSE:
THE PROMISE OF UNIVERSAL SALVATION
by David Lowes Watson

Prof. Watson is a Methodist theologian and committed Universalist. In spite of it's title the book is mainly about the need for Universalists to evangelize.

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