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Letter from Theodore Parker, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Convers Francis, 1839 Feb[ruary] 9
Summary
Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to a bible passage comparing the pre-existence of souls to that of Jesus Christ. He discusses the difference between the classical view and the lexical view of the bible. He writes, "Do not suppose I have any disposition to undervalue its Bible. I only want the people to understand it as it is."
Courtesy of Boston Public Library
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1839
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Boston Public Library
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