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A Sermon Of The Mexican War, Preached At The Melodeon, June 25, 1848 (1848)

A Sermon Of The Mexican War, Preached At The Melodeon, June 25, 1848 (1848)

Parker, Theodore

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1163928453
ISBN13: 9781163928455
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Sermon Of The Mexican War, Preached At The Melodeon, June 25, 1848 is a religious text written by Theodore Parker in 1848. The book is a transcription of a sermon that Parker delivered at the Melodeon, a popular concert hall in Boston, on June 25th of that year. The sermon focuses on the Mexican-American War, which had just ended a few months prior, and the moral implications of American expansionism. Parker was a prominent abolitionist and Unitarian minister who was known for his progressive views on social justice and equality. In this sermon, he argues that the war with Mexico was unjust and immoral, and that the United States had no right to invade and annex Mexican territory. He also critiques the American government and military leaders for their actions during the war, and calls for a more peaceful and compassionate approach to international relations.Throughout the book, Parker draws on religious and moral teachings to make his case against the war. He quotes from the Bible and other religious texts, and uses examples from history to illustrate his points. The book is written in a clear and persuasive style, and is a powerful critique of American imperialism and militarism.Overall, A Sermon Of The Mexican War, Preached At The Melodeon, June 25, 1848 is an important historical document that sheds light on the moral and political debates of the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, social justice, and the role of religion in public life.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.

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