Publisher's Synopsis
An Exposition Of The Peculiarities, Difficulties And Tendencies Of Oberlin Perfectionism is a book written by the Committee of Presbytery of Cleveland in 1841. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Oberlin Perfectionism movement, which was a religious movement that emerged in the early 19th century in the United States.The book explores the peculiarities, difficulties, and tendencies of this movement, which was characterized by a belief in the possibility of achieving perfect holiness in this life. The authors examine the theological and philosophical underpinnings of Oberlin Perfectionism, as well as its practical implications for Christian living.The book is written from a critical perspective, and the authors highlight what they see as the problematic aspects of the movement. They argue that the emphasis on achieving perfect holiness in this life is misguided, and that it leads to a legalistic and judgmental approach to Christian living. They also criticize the tendency of Oberlin Perfectionists to reject traditional Christian doctrines and practices.Overall, An Exposition Of The Peculiarities, Difficulties And Tendencies Of Oberlin Perfectionism provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of an important religious movement in American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion, theology, and philosophy.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.
