Abner Kneeland

Abner Kneeland (April 7, 1774 – August 27, 1844) was an American evangelist and theologian who advocated views on women's rights, racial equality, and religious skepticism that were radical for his day. As a young man, Kneeland was a lay preacher in a Baptist church, but he converted to Universalism and was ordained as a minister. Later in life, he rejected revealed religion and Universalism's Christian God. Due to provocative statements he published, Massachusetts convicted Kneeland under its rarely used blasphemy law. Kneeland was the last man in the United States jailed for blasphemy. After his sentence, he founded a utopian society in Iowa, but it failed shortly after his death. Provided by Wikipedia
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    A brief sketch of a new system of orthography delineated in an orthographical chart, containing the alphabet and scheme of the New orthographer : in which the most serious objections against the system are fairly stated and fully answered : to which is added a specimen of the new orthography, reduced to practice /

    A brief sketch of a new system of orthography delineated in an orthographical chart, containing the alphabet and scheme of the New orthographer : in which the most serious objectio... by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1807
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    The American definition spelling book in which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, the various sounds of the vowels represented by figures, and their parts of speech properly distinguished, but the definition or signification affixed to each word : carefully revised and compared with the most approved authorities : designed for the use of schools /

    The American definition spelling book in which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, the various sounds of the vowels represented by figure... by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1814
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    Strictures on strictures in a letter to the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Farnham : containing an answer to his reply to the remarks of the author on the Rev. Jeremiah Higbee's sermon delivered at the funeral of Mr. Benton, at Alstead, N.H. /

    Strictures on strictures in a letter to the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Farnham : containing an answer to his reply to the remarks of the author on the Rev. Jeremiah Higbee's sermon delivere... by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1808
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    A series of lectures on the doctrine of universal benevolence delivered in the Universalist Church in Lombard Street, Philadelphia, in the autumn of 1818 ... /

    A series of lectures on the doctrine of universal benevolence delivered in the Universalist Church in Lombard Street, Philadelphia, in the autumn of 1818 ... / by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1818
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    The American definition spelling book ... upon a plan agreeable to Mr. Noah Webster's easy standard /

    The American definition spelling book ... upon a plan agreeable to Mr. Noah Webster's easy standard / by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1804
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    Remarks on a pamphlet entitled A review of an anonymous publication styled Strictures on a pamphlet entitled A religious tract ... attempting to prove the certain and endless punishment of impenitent sinners, by Jabez Chadwick ... /

    Remarks on a pamphlet entitled A review of an anonymous publication styled Strictures on a pamphlet entitled A religious tract ... attempting to prove the certain and endless punis... by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1817
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    A refutation of the unmerciful doctrin[e] of endless misery, or, A candid examination of certain equivocal terms on which the said doctrin[e] is supposed to rest together with other important facts ... : to which is prefixed, A general epistle to the churches /

    A refutation of the unmerciful doctrin[e] of endless misery, or, A candid examination of certain equivocal terms on which the said doctrin[e] is supposed to rest together with othe... by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1816
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    A sermon delivered before the Northern Association of Universalists convened at Bridport, Vt. on the second Wednesday and Thursday in June, 1807 : upon the two covenants /

    A sermon delivered before the Northern Association of Universalists convened at Bridport, Vt. on the second Wednesday and Thursday in June, 1807 : upon the two covenants / by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1807
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    Five words spoken with the understanding in two discourses, delivered in Langdon, New Hampshire, July 22d, 1805 ... /

    Five words spoken with the understanding in two discourses, delivered in Langdon, New Hampshire, July 22d, 1805 ... / by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1805
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    The child's spelling book containing easy words from one to four syllables ... for the use of schools and small children /

    The child's spelling book containing easy words from one to four syllables ... for the use of schools and small children / by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1808
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    The American definition spelling book ... upon a plan agreeable to Mr. Noah Webster's easy standard /

    The American definition spelling book ... upon a plan agreeable to Mr. Noah Webster's easy standard / by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1802
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    The happy death of the righteous delineated in a sermon, delivered at Langdon, N.H., on Sunday, the 15th day of January, 1804, at the funeral of Mr. John White, who died with the consumption, on the 13th instant, aged about 40 years /

    The happy death of the righteous delineated in a sermon, delivered at Langdon, N.H., on Sunday, the 15th day of January, 1804, at the funeral of Mr. John White, who died with the c... by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1804
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    A letter to Rev. Jeremiah Higbee containing a few remarks upon his sermon delivered at Dea S. Kingstery's, Alstead, at the funeral of Mr. Benton.

    A letter to Rev. Jeremiah Higbee containing a few remarks upon his sermon delivered at Dea S. Kingstery's, Alstead, at the funeral of Mr. Benton. by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1807
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    The American definition spelling book ... upon a plan agreeable to Mr. Noah Webster's Easy standard : designed for the use of schools /

    The American definition spelling book ... upon a plan agreeable to Mr. Noah Webster's Easy standard : designed for the use of schools / by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1809
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    The American definition spelling book : in which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, the various sounds of the vowels represented by figures, and their parts of speech properly distinguished, but the definition or signification affixed to each word : carefully revised and compared with the most approved authorities : designed for the use of schools /

    The American definition spelling book : in which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, the various sounds of the vowels represented by figu... by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1820
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    Speech of Abner Kneeland delivered before the full bench of judges of the Supreme Court, in his own defence for the alleged crime of blasphemy : Law term, March, 8, 1836.

    Speech of Abner Kneeland delivered before the full bench of judges of the Supreme Court, in his own defence for the alleged crime of blasphemy : Law term, March, 8, 1836. by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1836
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    A review of the trial, conviction, and final imprisonment in the common jail of the county of Suffolk, of Abner Kneeland, for the alleged crime of blasphemy

    A review of the trial, conviction, and final imprisonment in the common jail of the county of Suffolk, of Abner Kneeland, for the alleged crime of blasphemy by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1838
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    An introduction to the defence of Abner Kneeland, charged with blasphemy, before the Municipal Court, in Boston, Mass., at the January term, in 1834

    An introduction to the defence of Abner Kneeland, charged with blasphemy, before the Municipal Court, in Boston, Mass., at the January term, in 1834 by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

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    Speech of Abner Kneeland delivered before the Supreme Court of the City of Boston, in his own defence, on an indictment for blasphemy.

    Speech of Abner Kneeland delivered before the Supreme Court of the City of Boston, in his own defence, on an indictment for blasphemy. by Kneeland, Abner, 1774-1844

    Published 1834
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    The Philadelphia hymn book, or, A selection of sacred poetry consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts ... and others, adapted to public and private devotion /

    The Philadelphia hymn book, or, A selection of sacred poetry consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts ... and others, adapted to public and private devotion /

    Published 1819
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