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."
Author:
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Addressee:
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
Date:
February 9, 1839
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
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
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 33 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z111f11m
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
[Boston, Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
5754274
Call #:
Ms C1.6, p.7
Barcode:
39999086049218