Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Influence of the Ministry at Large in the City of Boston"" was written by an author using the pseudonym ""A Spectator"" in 1836. The book explores the impact of the Ministry at Large, a non-denominational Christian organization, on the city of Boston during the early 19th century. The Ministry at Large was founded in 1822 by a group of progressive ministers who sought to provide religious and moral guidance to the city's poor and marginalized communities.The book provides a detailed history of the Ministry at Large, its founders, and its mission. It also discusses the organization's various programs and initiatives, including its Sunday schools, prison ministry, and efforts to provide relief to the city's impoverished residents. The author examines the impact of the Ministry at Large on the city's social and moral fabric, arguing that the organization played a crucial role in promoting social justice and Christian values in Boston.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous anecdotes and personal accounts of the Ministry at Large's work, highlighting the organization's successes and challenges. The book also includes a discussion of the broader social and political context in which the Ministry at Large operated, including the rise of religious liberalism and the growing awareness of social inequality in the United States.Overall, ""Influence of the Ministry at Large in the City of Boston"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of a pioneering social and religious organization, and sheds light on the broader social and cultural trends of the early 19th century.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.
