| The Baptists Contributor(s): Brackney, William H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275948595 ISBN-13: 9780275948597 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1994 Annotation: A brief, narrative survey of the Baptists in North America over the last three and a half centuries, from their roots in Europe to their present manifestations in contemporary America and the world. The six chapters are organized around five distinctives historically important to Baptists: the Bible, the Church, the ordinances/sacraments, voluntarism, and religious liberty. Concluding with a Chronology and extensive Bibliographic Essay, this is an ideal text for courses in Church History, North American Religious History, or American social and cultural history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Baptist - Religion | History |
| Dewey: 286 |
| LCCN: 94197168 |
| Series: Denominations in America (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.56 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A brief, narrative survey of the Baptists in North America over the last three and a half centuries, from their roots in Europe to their present manifestations in contemporary America and the world. The six chapters are organized around five distinctives historically important to Baptists: the Bible, the Church, the ordinances/sacraments, voluntarism, and religious liberty. Concluding with a Chronology and extensive Bibliographic Essay, this is an ideal text for courses in Church History, North American Religious History, or American social and cultural history. |