Octavius Brooks Frothingham and the New Faith (1876)

Octavius Brooks Frothingham and the New Faith is a book written by Edmund Clarence Stedman in 1876. The book explores the life and work of Octavius Brooks Frothingham, a prominent American Unitarian minister and writer of the 19th century. Frothingham was known for his progressive views on religion and his advocacy for a more liberal and humanistic approach to spirituality. Stedman's book delves into Frothingham's early life, education, and religious beliefs, as well as his career as a minister and writer. The book also examines the broader cultural and intellectual context in which Frothingham lived and worked, including the rise of transcendentalism, the impact of Darwin's theory of evolution, and the growing interest in spiritualism and mysticism. Overall, Octavius Brooks Frothingham and the New Faith provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and thought of one of the most influential religious thinkers of his time, and sheds light on the broader cultural and intellectual currents that shaped the 19th century in America.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.