Author
Theodore Parker is documented in Fuller’s letters and published essays (1839–1847). 6 distinct works are named, most often in The Idea of a Christian Church. A Discourse . . ., and the most intensive engagement recorded is “analyzed”.
Reprints, Memoirs passages, and repeat notes within a single manuscript are shown but never counted twice. Evidence for this author is selective, not exhaustive. Methodology →
Passages where the evidence goes beyond allusion to indicate that Fuller had Theodore Parker’s work in hand — an explicit statement of reading, sustained excerpting or translation, or a specific reading episode recorded by those who knew her.
“one by T. Parker on Ackermann's Platonism of Christianity in the last Christian Examiner”
Letters of Margaret Fuller ed. Hudspeth · Jany 23d 1839
Part of the same enumerated "Have read" list of items from the Christian Examiner in the same letter.
“Part of the offence consisted in views expressed by him as to the nature of inspiration, and the facts of Bible history, in which he really differs from the majority; part in attacks upon abuses which he saw, or thought he saw, in the church to which he belonged, such as may be inferred from the heads of “The Pharisees,” “Idolatry,” &c.”
This page brings together documented engagements currently identified within the Fuller Reading Worlds catalog.
Selected passages from Fuller’s own writings, in chronological order.
“one by T. Parker on Ackermann's Platonism of Christianity in the last Christian Examiner both of which I think would interest you.”
Fuller, Margaret. The Letters of Margaret Fuller. Edited by Robert N. Hudspeth. Vol. II. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1984.
“I like Parkers piece much; it is excellent in its way, the sneer is mild, almost courtly.”
Fuller, Margaret. The Letters of Margaret Fuller. Edited by Robert N. Hudspeth. Vol. III. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1986.
“In the first of these documents Mr. Parker, in a simple, explicit and intelligible manner, states the question at issue between him and his associates”
“He takes the occasion to express his dissent from whatever is peculiar in Mr. Parker’s views, but with genuine candor”
Fuller, Margaret. "A Letter to the Boston . . ." New-York Daily Tribune, 29 March 1845.
“This discourse derives interest, not so much from intrinsic claims, as from the circumstances under which it was delivered, and the position occupied by the preacher in New England.”
“Mr. Parker was a highly esteemed member of the Christian Unitarian body till, some four years since, he uttered himself with freedom on a few points”
“Part of the offence consisted in views expressed by him as to the nature of inspiration, and the facts of Bible history, in which he really differs from the majority; part in attacks upon abuses which he saw, or thought he saw, in the church to which he belonged, such as may be inferred from the heads of “The Pharisees,” “Idolatry,” &c.”
“Mr. Parker is a man of vigorous abilities and extensive information. He writes in a forcible and full, but not diffuse, style.”
Fuller, Margaret. "The Excellence of Goodness. A Sermon . . ." New-York Daily Tribune, 26 February 1845.
“How the studied introduction and coupling together of the names of Paine and Parker, and the relation in which they stand?”
Fuller, Margaret. "‘Darkness Visible.’." New-York Daily Tribune, 4 March 1846. · 4 March 1846
“All who have been interested, either for or against, by the movement made by Mr.”
“Brothers and sisters: Let us be true to our Sentiment and Ideas. Let us not imitate another’s form unless it symbolize a truth to us.”
“Let us not foolishly separate from our Brothers elsewhere. Truth is yet before us, not only springing up out of the manly words of this Bible, but out of the ground”
“If we have any truth it will not be kept hid. It will run over the lid of our urn and water our Brothers’ field.”
“One candle will light a thousand’ if it be itself lighted. Let our light shine before men so that they may see our good deeds”
“Give a great Idea to an old man, and he carries it to his grave; give it to a young man, and he carries it to his life.”
“Your life is the answer to your children and your sires. The next generation will be as you make it. It is not the Schools but the people’s character that educates the child.”
Fuller, Margaret. "The Idea of a Christian Church. A Discourse . . ." New-York Daily Tribune, 18 February 1846.
“nor in fullness and sustained flow with Parker, but, in power of practical and homely adaptation of their thought to common wants, they are superior to the former”
Fuller, Margaret. "Things and Thoughts in Europe . . . VII." New-York Daily Tribune, 5 January 1847. · 5 January 1847