The Berean: A Manual for the Help of Those Who Seek the Faith of the Primitive Church
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This American preacher, radical religious philosopher, and utopian socialist embraced the idea of perfectionism, the belief that it is possible to live free of sin. This conviction led him to found communities and develop radical ideas that influenced contemporary social thought. He dedicated himself to a religious life and became a pioneer of social experiments, even coining the term "free love."



This book is a seminal work on the history of socialism in the United States, tracing its origins and development from the early 19th century to the late 1800s. It offers a critical analysis of the movement's key figures, ideologies, and social and political impact.
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