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“Temperance is corporeal piety; it is the preservation of divine order in the body.”

Quote by Theodore Parker

Book:The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Sermons. Prayers

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The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Sermons. Prayers

The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Sermons. Prayers is a comprehensive compilation of the sermons and prayers delivered by Theodore Parker, a notable figure in American religious and social history. Parker, known for his progressive views and influential sermons, is celebrated for his contributions to Unitarianism and his advocacy for social justice. This volume offers readers insight into Parker's theological insights and his role in shaping American religious thought. more

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Theodore Parker

Theodore Parker was an American Unitarian minister, abolitionist, and social reformer. He is recognized for his theological and social writings that had a profound impact on the abolitionist movement and the Unitarian Church. Born on August 24, 1810, Parker dedicated his life to social justice and the fight for the rights of the marginalized. more

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