Unitarianism

"Unitarianism" by W. G. Tarrant is a recounting of Unitarianism's story, its beliefs, and crucial moments. Written in the early 1900s, the book looks at how Unitarianism grew, particularly in England and New England, charting the reactions to old Christian ideas, like the Trinity, and bigger ideas of religious freedom and thinking for yourself. From its beginnings, with figures such as John Locke and Joseph Priestley, it follows the creation of Unitarian communities in England and their later acceptance. The text includes core beliefs looking at God, Jesus, and each person’s role in their own religious understanding. The account also presents clashes, like struggles during the Act of Uniformity and the Toleration Act, showing the important ideas that came out of the movement and the struggles of staying together with different ideas. Tarrant paints a picture of Unitarianism as an evolving movement focused on using reason in spiritual matters and pushing forward-thinking in religion.