AboutJon Bond Expertise Will answer all questions regarding Unitarian Universalist (UU)church; including ancient history (Universalists go back to at least 250 A.D.) and medieval history (Unitarians look to 1553 A.D. as their beginning) up to merger of the two movements in 1961 and continuing up to present. Am familiar with Christian church organizations and relationship of UUs to traditional churches.
Experience Currently member of Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, Colorado. Past vice-president of Board of Trustees and currently on Membership Committee. Have taught UU history for over 20 years. Have attended Unitarian Universalist General Assemblies (annual meetings held in June) for past 15 years.
Organizations Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, Colorado
Expert: Jon Bond Date: 5/16/2005 Subject: A book dated 1692 The History of Unitarians
Question I was wondering if you could answer a question about a book I own called "Basset's Answer to Unitarians" dated 1692. I just wonder if it has any value and if it a Bible of some type or if you know of anyone interested in this type of book about Unitarians History.
Thank you,
Angela
Answer May 16, 2005
Hello Angela -
I have searched the Unitarian Universalist Association website, along with GOOGLE, and a rare book site named ABEBOOKS.COM.
There is no record of "Basset's Answer to Unitarians" dated 1692. I suspect that the book is a rebuttal argument to the Unitarians belief in the unity of God, but not in the dogma of the Trinity.
The only other "bible of some type" that I'm aware of is "The Jefferson Bible" put together by Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson, the father of American democracy, selected the words of Jesus - and Jesus alone - from the Bible for his own use.
As far as knowing of anyone interested in this type of book about Unitarian History, I'd list it on EBAY and see if there is any interest.
Thank you for submitting a question and I wish you good luck in finding an answer.
