Sermons For The Times (1864)

By John Page Hopps

Book Overview

Sermons For The Times is a collection of sermons delivered by John Page Hopps in 1864. The book contains a total of 14 sermons, each of which addresses various social, political, and religious issues of the time. Hopps was a prominent Unitarian minister and social reformer who was known for his progressive views on issues such as slavery, women's rights, and education.The sermons in this book cover a wide range of topics, including the role of religion in society, the importance of education, the need for social justice, and the dangers of materialism. Hopps also addresses contemporary political issues such as the American Civil War and the question of Irish Home Rule.Throughout the book, Hopps emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and the need for individuals to work towards creating a more just and equitable society. He argues that religion should not be used to justify oppression or inequality, but rather should be a force for positive change in the world.Overall, Sermons For The Times provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political issues of the mid-19th century, as well as the progressive religious views of one of the era's most influential thinkers.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120703859
• ISBN13: 9781120703859
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"