Relly, James, 1722?-1778. "Book of Common Place," 1764-1771.
Overview
Universalism founder James Relly's "Book of common place," which contains outlines of sermons and when they were preached. The volume spans 1764-1771.
Dates
- Creation: 1764-1771.
Access
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Extent
1 VolumesThis collection consists of James Relly's "Book of common place," which contains outlines of sermons and information on when they were preached.
Biographical / Historical
James Relly (1722?-1778) is recognized as the founder of modern Universalism. Raised in Wales, Relly converted to Calvinistic Methodism about 1742 and became a preacher at Rhyddlangwraig, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, England. In 1746 he left his pastorate and became an evangelist in the west of England and Wales. Relly eventually broke with mainline Methodism and is credited with establishing what has come to be recognized as the first Universalist congregation in 1750. During his lifetime he published The Tryal of Spirits (1756), The Sadducee Detected (1754), Union: Or a Treatise of the Consanguinity Between Christ and His Church (1759), and Great Salvation Contemplated (1776).
Acquisition Information
Gift of the Universalist Historical Society, 1976.
- Title
- Relly, James, 1722?-1778. "Book of Common Place," 1764-1771: A Finding Aid.
- Author
- Andover-Harvard Theological Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- div00444
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard Divinity School Library, Harvard University Repository
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