Title: Civil War pulpit to World's Parliament of Religion
Description: Civil War Pulpit to World's Parliament of Religion presents a comprehensive exposition of the thought of William James Potter, 1829-1893. Potter was a radical minister in the American freethought tradition who moved from his Quaker foundation to Unitarian Christianity and later to free religion. Potter was a founder and leader of the Free Religious Association, 1867-1920.

Following a biographical sketch, consideration is given to philosophical topics, the evolution of humans, religion, and Potter's applied philosophy. Potter's thought is also compared to that of his mentor, Theodore Parker.
Subjects: Church history, Free Religious Association of America, Free thought, History, United states, church history, Free religious association, Free Religious Association (Boston, Mass.), Bibliography
Places: United States
People: William J. Potter (1829?-1893)
Time periods: 19th century