Books T - Z
- The
Epic of Unitarianism: Original Writings from the History of Liberal
Religion. This collection of writings spanning the 16th through
the 20th centuries provides a rich portrait of early Unitarian thought. 176
pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 1985.
- The
Larger Faith: A Short History of American Universalism by
Charles A. Howe. Covers the the first gathering in 1793 of people who called
themselves "Universalists" to the 1961 merger with the American Unitarian
Association to present-day Unitarian Universalism. Addresses the struggles of a new religion,
women pioneers, early missionary efforts, involvement with social concerns and
the founding of a theological school. Includes bibliography, appendices and an
index. 168 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 1993.
- The
Larger Message: Universalist Religious Education's Response to Theological and
Cultural Challenges 1790-1930 by Elizabeth Strong. Reveals the
story of Universalist’s significant and vital religious education work before
joining Unitarians. Universalists were part of the first Sunday schools to be
established in America through their work with the First Day Schools in
Philadelphia in 1970.
Published by Meadville-Lombard in 2004.
- The
Long Challenge: The Empowerment Controversy 1967-1977 by Victor
Carpenter. A look back at the conflict between African American and white UUs
that exposed deep tensions which remain with us today. In this personal and
provocative book, Carpenter raises challenges that go to the heart of liberal
religion. Includes introduction by UUA President Bill Sinkford. Carpenter has
been a Unitarian Universalist minister since 1958. 110 pp.
Published by Meadville-Lombard in 2004.
- The
Premise and the Promise: The Story of the Unitarian Universalist
Association by Warren A. Ross. In readable, accessible prose,
highlighted with material culled from more than 60 interviews, Ross weaves a
compelling institutional tale of two like-minded but separate religious bodies
electing to unite and move into the future together. Features important figures
in Unitarian and Universalist history, highlights key leaders in the
consolidation process and chronicles significant aspects of the work of the UUA
since 1961. 248pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 2001.
- The
Unitarian Controversy: Essays on American Unitarian History by
Conrad Wright. Nine essays chronicle a key period in early American Unitarian
history (1805-1835), when a liberal wing gradually split off from the
congregational churches of the Standing Order of Massachusetts to become a
separate denomination. 256 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 1994.
- Three
Prophets of Religious Liberalism: Channing, Emerson, Parker, Second
Edition. Three landmark addresses in the history of American
Unitarianism in one convenient volume. Edited by one of the leading Unitarian Universalist historians. William Ellery Channing's "Unitarian Christianity," Ralph Waldo
Emerson's "Divinity School Address" and Theodore Parker's "The Transient and
Permanent in Christianity." Second edition. 160 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 1996.
- Unitarians
and Universalists by David Robinson. The compelling story of
two faiths that were finally united. Contains thorough biographical dictionary.
384 pp
Published by Greenwood in 1985.
- Universalism
in America: A Documentary History of a Liberal Faith by Ernest
Cassara. Selected writings from some of the most influential persons in
Universalism, 1741 to 1961, plus incisive commentaries. 304 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 1997.
- Walking
Together: Polity and Participation in Unitarian Universalist Churches by Conrad
Wright. The history of church autonomy in the Unitarian and Universalist
traditions. 176 pp.
Published by Unitarian Universalist Historical Society in 1998.
- With
Purpose and Principle: Essays About the Seven Principles. A
short history of the Principles and Purposes plus essays on each Principle. A
resource for new members and for those seeking insight into this essential piece
of living tradition. 128 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 1998.
Last updated on Saturday, April 19, 2008.
