Relly, James, 1722?-1778. "Book of Common Place," 1764-1771.

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Relly, James, 1722?-1778. "Book of Common Place," 1764-1771.

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Universalism founder James Relly's "Book of common place," which contains outlines of sermons and when they were preached. The volume spans 1764-1771.

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Relly, James, 1722?-1778

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James Relly (1722?-1778) is recognized as the founder of modern Universalism. Raised in Wales, Relly converted to Calvinistic Methodism about 1742 and became a preacher at Rhyddlangwraig, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, England . In 1746 he left his pastorate and became an evangelist in the west of England and Wales . Relly eventually broke with mainline Methodism and is credited with establishing what has come to be recognized as the first Universalist congregation in 1750. During his lifetime he publ...