George Peill
The Three-Fold Basis of Universal Restitution, written by George Peill and published in 1885, explores the idea of universal restitution, or the belief that all souls will eventually be reconciled with God. Peill argues that this belief is based on three foundations: the nature of God, the nature of man, and the nature of sin. He examines each of these foundations in detail, drawing on biblical and theological sources to support his arguments.Peill begins by discussing the nature of God, arguing that God is a loving and merciful God who desires the salvation of all souls. He cites numerous biblical passages to support this view, including 1 Timothy 2:4, which states that God ''desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.''Next, Peill explores the nature of man, arguing that all humans are made in the image of God and have the potential for salvation. He discusses the doctrine of original sin and its implications for human nature, ultimately concluding that while humans are fallen and in need of salvation, they are not beyond redemption.Finally, Peill examines the nature of sin, arguing that while sin is a serious offense against God, it is not an eternal offense. He discusses the concept of purgatory and the idea that souls can be purified after death, ultimately leading to their eventual reconciliation with God.Throughout the book, Peill draws on a wide range of theological and philosophical sources to support his arguments, including the works of Augustine, Aquinas, and Origen. While his views on universal restitution were controversial at the time of publication, the book remains an important work in the history of Christian theology and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.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.