Background
Furness, William Henry was born on April 20, 1802 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William and Rebekah (Thwing) Furness.
Furness, William Henry was born on April 20, 1802 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William and Rebekah (Thwing) Furness.
Graduated from Harvard, 1820, graduated from Harvard School Divinity, 1823, Doctor of Divinity, 1847.
Ordained to ministry Unitarian Church, 1825. Minister 1st Unitarian Church, Philadelphia, 1825-1875, became pastor emeritus, 1875. Editor Diadem, 1845-1848.
Pioneer in pointing out distinction between Jesus of history and Christ of theology.
Well-known anti-slavery advocate. One of 1st A. scholars to study and translate German literature Author: Remarks on the Four Gospels, 1836.
A History of Jesus, 1850. Thoughts on the Life and Character of Jesus of Nazareth, 1859.
The Veil Partly Lifted, 1864.
Also hymns, best of which are included in Singers and Songs of the Liberal Faith (A. P. Putnam), 1875. Translator: Character of Jesus Portrayed (Daniel Schenkel), 1866. Also German verse, including Song of the Bell (Schiller), 1850.
Married Annis Jenks, 1825, 4 children including Horace Howard, William Henry.