Universalist
Books in Print
Universalist Books in Print:
UNIVERSALIST THEOLOGY
CHRISTIAN UNIVERSALISM:
GOD'S GOOD NEWS FOR ALL PEOPLE
by Eric Stetson
An outstanding overview of Universalist Christianity.
THE GOSPEL OF INCLUSION
by Bishop Carlton Pearson
A former fundamentalists journey to Universalism.
HOPE BEYOND HELL
by Gerard Beauchemin
This book is a Bible literalist's guide to Universalism.
THE EVANGELICAL UNIVERSALIST
by Gregory Mac Donald
This book is very scholarly . Buy it for the wonderful chapter on the Universalist interpretation of the Book of Revelation.
THE GOLDEN THREAD, GOD'S PROMISE OF UNIVERSAL SALVATION
by Ken R. Vincent
This book begins with the Bible verses that ancient and modern Universalists have used to show that God is the parent of ALL and in the end will save ALL. It continues with 2000 years of Christian mystical religious experience and modern-day near-death experiences.
EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW:
THE CASE FOR CHRISTIAN UNIVERSALISM
by Thomas Allin and Mark T.
ChamberlainThis is a 21st Century update of a 19th Century book. The result is an excellent introduction to the Bibical basis for Universal Salvation.
IF GRACE IS TRUE:
WHY GOD WiILL SAVE EVERY PERSON
by Philip Gulley and James Mulholland
This is an easy-reading book about two Quaker ministers' journey to Universalism.
IF GOD IS LOVE
by Philip Gulley and James Mulholland
This is a sequel to IF GRACE IS TRUE. The main premise of the book is that what we believe does matter and that believing in Universalism could change the world.
GOOD GOATS
by Dennis Linn, Shelia Linn, & Matthew Linn
This is a "basic read" on Universalism. It is suitable for Middle School-age children to adults. It is written by three Roman Catholics and has won a seal of approval (Imprimi Potest) from the Catholic Church.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY SAY ABOUT HELL?
by Randy Klassen
This is an excellent book on Universalism in spite of its title. Rev. Klassen is a Mennonite minister with a very well thought-out Universalist theology.
THE INESCAPABLE LOVE OF GOD
by Thomas Talbott
This scholarly book is readable. Prof. Talbott presents an excellent overview of Universalist theology.
THE ONE PURPOSE OF GOD: AN ANSWER TO THE DOCTRINE OF ETERNAL PUNISHMENT
by Jan Bonda
This is a very scholarly analysis of Universalism by a Dutch Reformed pastor.
DESTINED FOR SALVATION:
GOD'S PROMISE TO SAVE EVERYONE
by Kalen Fristad
This is a readable book by a Methodist minister who is a dedicated Universalist.
UNIVERSAL SALVATION: ESCHATOLOGY IN THE THOUGHT OF GREGORY OF NYSSA AND KARL RAHNER
by Morwenna Ludlow
This is a very scholarly comparison of the Universalist theologies of an ancient Universalist and a modern one.
EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW: THE BIBLICAL RATIONALES FOR UNIVERSAL SALVATION IN EARLY CHRISTIAN THOUGHT
by Steven Harmon
This is a scholarly study of the Universalism of Clement of Alexandria, Origen, Gregory of Nyssa by a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship theologian.
DARE WE HOPE "THAT ALL MEN BE SAVED"? WITH A SHORT DISCOURSE ON HELL
by Hans von Balthasar
Father von Balthasar was a Roman Catholic priest whose theology is a hopeful Universalism.
OLDIES BUT GOODIES
UNIVERSALISM: The Prevailing Doctrine of the Christian Church During Its First Five Hundred Years
by J.W. Hanson
This book needs to be next to every Bible in the world. A must read for all Universalists. It is available from amazon.com or online at Tentmaker.
History Of Opinions On The Scriptural Doctrine Of Retribution
by Edward Beecher
A Congregational minister's study of Universalism.
A TREATISE ON ATONEMENT
by Hosea Ballou
Rev. Ballou was one of the great Universalist thinkers of the 19th century. This book has been reprinted countless times.
BIBLE PROOFS OF UNIVERSAL SALVATION
by J. W. Hanson
The title says it all. This is a great book on Universalism by an outstanding theologian.
BIBLE THREATENINGS EXPLAINED: OR PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE SOMETIMES QUOTED TO PROVE ENDLESS PUNISHMENT SHOWN TO TEACH CONSEQUENCES OF LIMITED DURATION
by J. W. Hanson
The title tells you what this book is about. If you argue with Fundamentalists, don’t be without this one.
ANCIENT HISTORY OF UNIVERSALISM
by Hosea Ballou II
This book covers the first 500 years of Christianity and makes a case for Universalism being the dominant theological position in Christianity during that time.
THE MODERN HISTORY OF UNIVERSALISM FROM THE ERA OF THE REFORMATION TO THE PRESENT TIME
by Thomas Whittemore
This book covers the history of Universalism from the Reformation up to the mid 19th century.
MYSTERY HID FROM AGES AND GENERATIONS MADE MANIFEST BY THE GOSPEL REVELATION oR SALVATION OF ALL MEN
by Charles Chauncy
This is an 18th Century Book. It's English is a bit flowery, but it is not without charm.
FOOTPRINTS HEAVENWARD OR UNIVERSALISM THE MORE EXCELLENT WAY
by M. J. Steere
The author has a good heart and is a good Universalist, but the book rambles a bit.
VOICE TO UNIVERSALISTS
by Hosea Ballou
This is a collection of Hosea Ballou’s writings, hymns, poetry, etc.
There are a number of excellent books on Universalism that are out of print that are on the Internet and can be found at:
Visit UNIVERSALIST Book Listings at Amazon.com
The following theological books are Universalist. Their listing does not imply endorsement by the UNIVERSALIST HERALD.
All of these books are available at amazon.com and most other booksellers.
An introduction to Universalism:
Ann Lee Bressler's, The Universalist Movement in America (2001)
Ernest Cassara's, American Universalism: A Documentary History (probably the best history)
Richard Trudeau's, Universalism 101: An Introduction for Leaders of Unitarian Universalist Congregations (2009)
Charles A. Howe's, The Larger Faith (1993)