𝐼𝑡'𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑎𝑟 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒, ℎ𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐼 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑑𝑜 𝑟𝑛 :3

Hi, Hawthorne enthusiasts! I want to buy Mosses from an Old Manse, but I'm a bit confused about which edition I should pick up. I've read in several places that it's published as two separate volumes, but the majority of editions don't say "Volume 1."

I wanted to buy the Modern English Library Classics edition, because they make beautiful books, but one of the most popular Amazon reviews says, "I am astounded that NOWHERE in the product description or reviews is there ANY indication that this is only PART of the original book. The title is misleading. Mosses from an Old Manse and Other Stories would indicate that 'Mosses from an Old Manse' is a story included in this book. It isn't. There are only 11 of the original 26 stories."

What complete edition of this collection do you recommend?

Hello, I am doing research into unusual deaths for the List of Unusual Deaths Wikipedia article, and I was wondering if you all knew any. (the source must also call it unusual or another synonyms)

Charles Finney was a key figure in the Second Great Awakening, profoundly shaping American religion and society. Born in 1792 in Connecticut, Finney initially pursued law but experienced a dramatic conversion at 29, leading him to become a preacher despite lacking formal theological training. His revolutionary approach to evangelism involved traveling to towns, holding prolonged revival meetings, and preaching extemporaneously to create emotional fervor among audiences.

Finney's theology of Christian perfectionism, which asserted that individuals could achieve sinlessness through obedience to Christ, combined with postmillennial eschatology—the belief that society could be perfected before Christ's return—drove widespread social reforms. His followers led movements for the abolition of slavery, women's suffrage, prison reform, and better care for the handicapped and mentally ill. As president of Oberlin College, Finney made it a hub for abolitionist efforts and coeducation.

Finney treated evangelism pragmatically, aiming to create conditions conducive to conversion and stripping away religious mystery to make faith accessible. This approach included simplifying preachers' attire to avoid unnecessary barriers. His techniques reflected a marketplace mentality, viewing religious conversion as a product to be marketed effectively.

The broader religious landscape of the time saw the rise of new denominations and the blending of religious and secular spheres, influenced by market forces and popular culture. Finney's impact extended beyond theology, affecting American cultural and social dynamics through a blend of revivalism, reform, and commercialism.

I cover a lot a more in this podcast episode i just recorded:
https://www.historysidequests.com/e/0103-antebellum-religion-part-1/