Colman, Benjamin 1673-1747

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Works:	575 works in 1,421 publications in 4 languages and 16,352 library holdings
Roles:	Attributed name, Correspondent
Classifications:	z1215, 942.02

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Publications about Benjamin Colman

Publications by Benjamin Colman

Publications by Benjamin Colman, published posthumously.

Most widely held works about Benjamin Colman

The art of prophesying : New England sermons and the shaping of belief by Teresa Toulouse ( Book )
The life and character of the Reverend Benjamin Colman, D.D. late pastor of a church in Boston New-England, who deceased August 29th, 1747 by Ebenezer Turell ( Book )
The life and character of the Reverend Benjamin Colman, D.D by Ebenezer Turell ( Book )
On the death of the Reverend Benjamin Colman, D.D. Who deceased August 29. 1747. : An eclogue by Joseph Seccombe ( Book )
The life and character of the Reverend Benjamin Colman, D.D late Pastor of a church in Boston New-England. Who deceased August 29th 1747. By Ebenezer Turell, A.M. Pastor of Medford. [Two lines of quotations by Ebenezer Turrell ( Book )

A narrative of the late work of God, at and near Northampton, in New-England Extracted from Mr. Edwards's letter to Dr. Coleman, by John Wesley by Jonathan Edwards ( Book )
Letters of Samuel Holden, Esquire, to Dr. Benjamin Coleman of Boston, New-England by Samuel Holden ( Book )
Benjamin Colman a study of the movement toward reasonable religion in the 17th century by Charles Burke Giles ( Book )
On the death of the Reverend Benjamin Colman, D.D., who deceased August 29. 1747 an eclogue by O. E ( Book )
Arminianism in New England : a reading of the published sermons of Benjamin Colman, 1673-1747 by Trenton Wayne Batson ( Book )
The life and character of the reverend Benjamin Colman by Ebenezer Turell ( Book )
On the death of the Reverend Benjamin Colman, D.D., who deceased August 29. 1747. An eclogue ( Book )
Microfilm edition of the Benjamin Colman papers, 1641-1763 by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
Catalog guide to the microfilm edition of the Benjamin Colman papers, 1641-1763 by Massachusetts Historical Society ( Book )
Benjamin Colman : a critical biography by Howard C Adams ( Book )
Catalog guide to the microfilm edition of the Benjamin Colman papers, 1641-1763 ( Book )
Life and influence of Rev. Benjamin Colman, D.D., 1673-1747 by Clayton Harding Chapman ( Book )
A faithful narrative of the surprising work of God, in the conversion of many hundred souls, in Northampton, and the neighbouring towns and villages of New Hampshire, in New England : in a letter to the Rev. Dr. Colman by Jonathan Edwards ( Book )
The life and character of the Reverend Benjamin Colman, D.D late Pastor of a church in Boston New-England. Who deceased August 29th 1747. By Ebenezer Turell, A.M. Pastor of Medford. [Two lines of quotations ( Book )
Benjamin Colman (1673-1747) as literary artist by Chester P Sadowy ( Book )

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Most widely held works by Benjamin Colman

The history of the wars of New-England with the eastern Indians, or a narrative of their continued perfidy and cruelty, from the 10th of August, 1703, to the peace renewed 13th of July, 1713. And from the 25th of July, 1722, to their submission 15th December, 1725, which was ratified August 5th, 1726 by Samuel Penhallow ( Book )
22 editions published between 1726 and 2005 in English and held by 504 libraries worldwide

The narrative by Jonathan Edwards ( Book )
28 editions published between 1737 and 1957 in English and German and held by 275 libraries worldwide

The prophet's death lamented and improved, in a sermon. Preached Septem. 1. 1723. to the North church in Boston, on the Lords day after the funeral of their venerable and aged pastor, Increase Mather, D.D. And now publish'd at the desire of many in the audience by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
11 editions published in 1723 in English and held by 156 libraries worldwide

David's dying charge to the rulers and people of Israel. a sermon preached before the Honourable the lieutenant governour, the Council and General Assembly of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. May 29th. 1723. Being the day for the annual election of His Majesty's Council by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
7 editions published in 1723 in English and held by 118 libraries worldwide

Gospel order revived being an answer to a book lately set forth by the Reverend Mr. Increase Mather, president of Harvard Colledge, &c. entituled, The order of the gospel, &c. dedicated to the churches of Christ in New-England ( Book )
3 editions published in 1700 in English and held by 106 libraries worldwide

Gospel order revived being an answer to a book lately set forth by ... Increase Mather ... entituled, The order of the gospel, &c ( Book )
2 editions published in 1700 in English and held by 105 libraries worldwide

A discourse on the incomprehensibleness of God in four sermons, preached at the lecture in Boston, A.D. 1714 by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
6 editions published between 1715 and 1804 in English and held by 103 libraries worldwide

Reliquiae Turellae, et lachrymae paternae. The father's tears over his daughter's remains. Two sermons preach'd at Medford, April 6. 1735 by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
7 editions published in 1735 in English and held by 102 libraries worldwide

A humble discourse of the incomprehensibleness of God. In four sermons, preached at the lecture in Boston. 1714 by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
15 editions published between 1715 and 1740 in English and held by 101 libraries worldwide

Practical discourses on the parable of the ten virgins. Being a serious call and admonition to watchfulness and diligence in preparing for death and judgment by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
9 editions published between 1747 and 1979 in English and held by 101 libraries worldwide

The merchandise of a people holiness to the Lord. a sermon preached in part at the publick lecture in Boston, July 1. 1725. In part at a private meeting for charity to the poor, March 6. 1726. And now published as a thank-offering to God for repeated surprising bounties from London for uses of piety and charity by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
8 editions published in 1736 in English and held by 98 libraries worldwide

The wither'd hand stretched forth at the command of Christ, and restored. a sermon preached at the lecture in Boston, May 17. 1739 by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
7 editions published between 1739 and 1749 in English and held by 97 libraries worldwide

Government the pillar of the earth. a sermon preached at the lecture in Boston, before His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq ; captain general and commander in chief, &c. August 13th 1730 by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
7 editions published in 1730 in English and held by 96 libraries worldwide

The credibility of the Christian doctrine of the resurrection. a sermon preached (in part) at the publick lecture in Boston, July 24th 1729. The Thursday after the funeral of William Welsteed, Esq by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
7 editions published in 1729 in English and held by 96 libraries worldwide

The Lord shall rejoice in his works. a sermon preach'd at the lecture in Boston, August 27. 1741. Before His Excellency William Shirley, Esq ; captain-general and commander in chief, and in the audience of the General Court by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
6 editions published in 1741 in English and held by 92 libraries worldwide

A blameless & inoffensive life recommended in a sermon preached on the Lord's-day after the funeral of the virtuous & exemplary Mr. David Stoddard, of Boston, merchant. Who departed this life, March 8. 1723, in the thirty & seventh year of his age by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
6 editions published in 1723 in English and held by 91 libraries worldwide

Some of the glories of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, exhibited in twenty sacramental discourses, preached at Boston in New England by Benjamin Colman ( Book )
15 editions published between 1728 and 2005 in English and held by 90 libraries worldwide

A display of God's special grace. In a familiar dialogue between a minister & a gentleman of his congregation, about the work of God, in the conviction and conversion of sinners, so remarkably of late begun and going on in these American parts. : Wherein the objections against some uncommon appearances amongst us are distinctly consider'd, mistakes rectify'd, and the work itself particularly prov'd to be from the Holy Spirit. : With an addition, in a second conference, relating to sundry Antinomian principles, beginning to obtain in some places. : To which is prefixed an attestation, by several ministers of Boston by Jonathan Dickinson ( Book )
8 editions published in 1742 in English and held by 88 libraries worldwide

A letter from the Revd Mr. Sergeant of Stockbridge, to Dr. Colman of Boston containing Mr. Sergeant's proposal of a more effectual method for the education of Indian children; to raise 'em if possible into a civil and industrious people; by introducing the English language among them; and thereby instilling into their minds and hearts, with a more lasting impression, the principles of virtue and piety. Made publick by Dr. Colman at the desire of Mr. Sergeant, with some general account of what the Rev. Mr. Isaac Hollis of ---- has already done for the sons of this Indian tribe of Houssatannoc, now erected into a township by the General Court, and called Stockbridge. [Three lines of Scripture texts by John Sergeant ( Book )
10 editions published in 1743 in English and held by 87 libraries worldwide

The Wonderful narrative or, A faithful account of the French prophets, their agitations, extasies, and inspirations: to which are added, several other remarkable instances of persons under the influence of the like spirit, in various parts of the world, particularly in New-England. In a letter to a friend. With an appendix, directing to the proper use of such extraordinary appearances in the course of Providence. [Three lines from I John ( Book )
8 editions published in 1742 in English and held by 86 libraries worldwide

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Antinomianism‍ Bible. Brattle, William,--1662-1717‍ Channing, William Ellery,--1780-1842‍ Christian life‍ Church history‍ Church in Brattle Square (Boston, Mass.)‍ Clergy‍ Colman, Benjamin,--1673-1747‍ Conduct of life‍ Congregational churches‍ Conversion‍ Cooper, William,--1694-1743‍ Cotton, John,--1584-1652‍ Crime‍ Criticism, interpretation, etc.‍ Early works‍ Earthquakes--Religious aspects‍ Eastern Indians, Wars with (1722-1726)‍ Election sermons‍ Emerson, Ralph Waldo,--1803-1882‍ Executions and executioners‍ Fires‍ Funeral sermons‍ God--Attributes‍ Great Awakening‍ History‍ Indians of North America‍ Indians of North America--Education‍ Indians of North America--Missions‍ Indians of North America--Wars‍ Jesus Christ‍ Maine Massachusetts Massachusetts--Boston Massachusetts--Northampton Mather, Increase,--1639-1723‍ Murder‍ New England‍ Piety‍ Preaching‍ Queen Anne's War (United States : 1702-1713)‍ Resurrection‍ Revivals‍ Sabbath‍ Sermons‍ Sermons, American‍ Stockbridge Indians--Missions‍ Ten virgins (Parable)‍ United States

Alternative Names

Coleman, Benjamin, 1673-1747

Languages

English (1,446)
German (9)
Dutch (1)
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