The Humanist Pulpit: A Volume of Addresses

Minneapolis: The First Unitarian Society, 1927-1934. Presumed first eds., all. Five volumes (of eight total). Octavos in dark green finely ribbed cloth; . approx 150-200 pages per volume; 19 cm. Near fine to very good, with minor edge wear and superficial stains to 1-2 vols.. Hardcover.

Each volume inscribed and signed to on Paul Bliven by Dietrich on front free endpaper. / "John H. Dietrich (1878–1957) was a prominent Unitarian minister and one of the founders of the Humanist movement in the United States. Known as "The Father of Religious Humanism," Dietrich played a key role in developing the philosophical foundations of Humanist thought, emphasizing human ability and ingenuity over divine intervention. He was originally a minister in the Reformed Church in America but was expelled in 1911 for his liberal views. Subsequently, he joined the Unitarian Church, where he had more freedom to explore and express his progressive beliefs. He served as a minister at the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, where he began to articulate his philosophy of Humanism. Dietrich's beliefs emphasized reason, science, and human capability. He believed that ethical living did not require a belief in the supernatural and that humans could create meaningful, ethical lives based on reason and compassion. These beliefs laid the groundwork for the Humanist Manifestos of the 20th century. " / .Humanism -- History -- 20th century. Églises universalistes unitariennes -- Sermons. Humanisme -- Histoire -- 20e siècle. Humanism. Unitarian Universalist churches. Sermons. Sermons.