Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 211, "Benevolence of God," 1824 January
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| Creator | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 |
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| Title | Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 211, "Benevolence of God," 1824 January |
| Dates | 1824-01 |
| Abstract | A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the benevolence of God. Hitchcock discusses proof of God's benevolence in terms of reason and in terms of biblical teaching. He also argues against the idea that the existence of evil cannot be reconciled with the existence of a benevolent God. Matthew 19:17 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the dates and locations where he delivered the sermons as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermons on the first page. |
| Physical Description | 1 items (20 pages) + 1 laid-in leaf, The detached leaf is inserted between pages 17 and 18. |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Creation | Massachusetts |
| Genre | Sermons |
| Subject | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Sermons |
| Subject | Sermons, American – Massachusetts – 19th century |
| Subject | God (Christianity) – Attributes – Sermons |
| Part of | Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 8 Folder 6 |
| Access and Use | Public Domain: This material has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. While Amherst College Archives & Special Collections claims no rights or authority over this material, we do ask that any publication or use of this material cite the Archives & Special Collections at Amherst College as the source of the images and the repository where the original documents can be found. |