Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 211, "Benevolence of God," 1824 January

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Title:
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 211, "Benevolence of God," 1824 January
Description:
A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the benevolence of God. Hitchcock discusses proof of God's benevolence in terms of reason and in terms of biblical teaching. He also argues against the idea that the existence of evil cannot be reconciled with the existence of a benevolent God. Matthew 19:17 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the dates and locations where he delivered the sermons as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermons on the first page.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Date:
[ca. January 1824]
Format:
Manuscripts
Genre:
Sermons
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 8 Folder 6 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Sermons
Sermons, American--Massachusetts--1800--1899
God (Christianity)--Attributes--Sermons
Places:
Massachusetts
Extent:
1 items (20 pages) + 1 laid-in leaf
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:69435
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Place of origin:
Massachusetts
Language:
English
Notes (object):
The detached leaf is inserted between pages 17 and 18.