J. F. (John Fletcher) Hurst

J. F. (John Fletcher) Hurst
John Fletcher Hurst (1834–1903) was an American bishop, educator, and author, primarily known for his contributions to Methodist literature and theology. He served as the first chancellor of American University and played a crucial role in its founding. Hurst authored several significant works, including "The History of Rationalism" and "Short History of the Christian Church," which reflect his deep scholarly engagement with religious history and thought. His leadership and writings had a lasting impact on the Methodist Episcopal Church and American religious education.

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PREFACE. There were no prefatory remarks to the first and second editions of the following work. It was thought, when the printer made his final call for copy, that a preface might be written with more propriety if the public should indicate sufficient interest in the book to make its improvement and enlargement necessary. That interest, owing to the theme rather than the treatment, has not been... more...

early beloved: we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the presence of these witnesses, to join together this man and this woman in holy Matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted of God in the time of man's innocency, signifying unto us the mystical union that exists between Christ and his Church; which holy estate Christ adorned and beautified with his presence, and... more...