Henry Grew

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Henry Grew (1781-1862), was a Christian Evangelist, whose studies of the Bible led him to conclusions which were at odds with doctrines accepted by many of the mainstream churches of his time. Among other things, he rejected the Trinity, immortality of the soul, and a hellfire of literal eternal torment.

Henry Grew was born in Birmingham, England, but at the age of 14, moved with his parents to the United States, where he originally lived in Boston, before subsequently relocating to Providence, Pawtuxet, Hartford, and Philadelphia.

At the age of 23 he became a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Providence. After being a pastor for ten years at a church in Hartford, his position there was terminated in consequence of his adoption of views regarded as heretical. He continued throughout the remainder of his life preaching with a small group of people who shared his beliefs.

He died in Philadelphia on 8 August, 1862, after an illness. He was 80 years of age.

The writings of Henry Grew influenced George Stores, and later, Charles Taze Russell.

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• http://www.harvestherald.com/grewindex.htm Writings by Henry Grew - The Harvest Herald