Unitarianism in America: A History of Its Origin and Development: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Unitarianism in America: A History of Its Origin and Development, credited to George Willis Cooke, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of Unitarianism in America: A History of Its Origin and Development by George Willis Cooke. Read in English by PhyllisV. Unitarianism in America: A History of its Origin and Development" by George Willis Cooke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins of Unitarianism in the United States, including its development, organizational structures, and impact on American society. It discusses the theological controversies that led to Unitarianism's emergence and highlights the practical aspects of the faith, such as its various charities and social reforms. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Unitarianism's beginnings, tracing its roots back to English philosophical movements like individualism and rationalism during the Renaissance and Reformation. Cooke outlines how these ideas influenced early American Puritanism and contributed to the growth of liberal religious thought in New England. He expresses a clear intent to provide a candid account for those unfamiliar with Unitarianism, emphasizing its attempt to harmonize religion with modern philosophy and science while acknowledging its historical challenges and influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) - Summary by Project Gutenberg

Recording facts

• Recording title: Unitarianism in America: A History of Its Origin and Development
• Author credits: George Willis Cooke
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 40
• Listed recording duration: 17:22:25

Catalogue topics

• philosophy
• religion
• Christianity
• unitarianism
• unitarian universalism
• church movements

Opening tracks: first 24 of 40

1. 00 - Preface — 9:10
2. 01 - Chapter 1 — 35:42
3. 02 - Chapter 2, Part I — 32:07
4. 03 - Chapter 2, Part II — 17:19
5. 04 - Chapter 3, Part I — 21:01
6. 05 - Chapter 3, Part II — 18:05
7. 06 - Chapter 4, Part I — 35:20
8. 07 - Chapter 4, Part II — 52:49
9. 08 - Chapter 5, Part I — 30:48
10. 09 - Chapter 5, Part II — 31:08
11. 10 - Chapter 5, Part III — 16:10
12. 11 - Chapter 6, Part I — 26:22
13. 12 - Chapter 6, Part II — 49:48
14. 13 - Chapter 7, Part I — 29:06
15. 14 - Chapter 7, Part II — 23:18
16. 15 - Chapter 7, Part III — 21:34
17. 16 - Chapter 8, Part I — 30:35
18. 17 - Chapter 8, Part II — 25:26
19. 18 - Chapter 8, Part III — 30:40
20. 19 - Chapter 9, Part I — 25:11
21. 20 - Chapter 9, Part II — 31:38
22. 21 - Chapter 10, Part I — 22:30
23. 22 - Chapter 10, Part II — 12:03
24. 23 - Chapter 11, Part I — 25:31

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