Works

<p>This is Volume 2 of the collected Works of Samuel Hopkins a prominent eighteenth-century New England theologian and pastor. This volume provides insights into Hopkins' theological system and his views on important religious and ethical questions. Included is a memoir detailing his life and character offering a personal glimpse into the man behind the theological works.</p> <p>Hopkins was a key figure in the development of what became known as Hopkinsianism a Calvinistic theological movement that emphasized disinterested benevolence and the importance of selfless action in Christian life. His writings reflect the intellectual and religious ferment of the early American republic and provide a valuable resource for understanding the development of American religious thought.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>