Publisher's Synopsis
""A Plea For Voluntary Societies: And A Defense Of The Decisions Of The General Assembly Of 1836, Against The Strictures Of The Princeton Reviewers And Others"" is a book written by Absalom Peters and published in 1837. The book is an argument in favor of voluntary societies, which were organizations formed by individuals for a common purpose, and a defense of the decisions made by the General Assembly of 1836. The General Assembly was the highest governing body of the Presbyterian Church in the United States at the time, and had made decisions regarding the formation and regulation of voluntary societies within the church. The book responds to criticisms of these decisions made by the Princeton Review, a publication associated with Princeton University, and other critics. Peters argues that voluntary societies are necessary for the advancement of the church and that the General Assembly's decisions were made in accordance with the principles of the church. He also addresses concerns about the potential for abuses within voluntary societies and argues that these concerns can be addressed through proper regulation and oversight. Overall, ""A Plea For Voluntary Societies"" is a historical document that sheds light on the debates and controversies surrounding the formation and regulation of voluntary societies within the Presbyterian Church in the United States in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
