The Life Of Elder Abel Thornton (1828) (Paperback)

The Life of Elder Abel Thornton is a memoir written by Abel Thornton himself in 1828. It chronicles his life from his birth in 1742 to his death in 1827. Thornton was an American Baptist minister who played a significant role in the religious revival that swept through New England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Thornton s life. It begins with his childhood in Massachusetts where he grew up on a farm and attended a local school. It then moves on to his conversion to Christianity and his decision to become a minister. Thornton s ministry took him to various parts of New England where he preached to large crowds and helped to establish new churches. He also served as a chaplain during the Revolutionary War and was present at several important battles. Throughout the book Thornton reflects on his own spiritual journey and the challenges he faced as a minister. He also provides insights into the religious beliefs and practices of his time including the controversy surrounding the Baptist doctrine of predestination. The Life of Elder Abel Thornton is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of the religious revival that swept through New England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is also a testament to Thornton s faith and dedication to his ministry which he continued until the end of his life.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.