Unitarian Universalism: Unitarianism, History Of Unitarianism, Universal Reconciliation, Crane Theological School

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 40. Chapters: Unitarianism, History of Unitarianism, Universal reconciliation, Robert Little, Knoxville Unitarian Universalist church shooting, Crane Theological School, Star Island, Wink, The Cambridge Platform, Flaming chalice, LGBT topics and Unitarian Universalism, Meadville Lombard Theological School, Youth ministry, Our Whole Lives, Flower Communion, Districts of the Unitarian Universalist Association, First Unitarian Church of San Jose, Starr King School for the Ministry, General Assembly, About Your Sexuality, Third Unitarian Church, Deep Fun, Preacher's Sons, Theological School of St. Lawrence University, Unitarian-Universalist Church. Excerpt: Unitarianism, both as a theology and as a denominational family of churches, was first defined and developed in England and America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, although theological ancestors are to be found in the Protestant Reformation and even as far back as the early days of Christianity. It matured and reached its classical form in the mid-19th century. Later historical development has been diverse in different countries. Unitarians trace their history back to the Apostolic Age, i.e. the life of Jesus and the decades immediately after his death, and claim this doctrine was widespread during the pre-Nicene period, that is, before the First Council of Nicaea met in 325. Many believe their Christology (understanding of Jesus Christ) most closely reflects that of the "original Christians." (For a discussion of the New Testament evidence, see Nontrinitarianism.) While it is evident that other Christologies existed in the late 1st and early 2nd centuries, Jewish-Christian congregations tended to hold the view that Jesus was a great man and prophet, even the Son of God, but not God himself. (See Ebionites.) One of the earliest controversies over the nature of Christ th...

42 pages, Paperback

First published August 16, 2011