Baptists in America

Baptists in America

Author: Bill J. Leonard

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0231127022

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Baptist churches and their members have encompassed a range of theological interpretations and a variety of social and political viewpoints. At first glance, Baptist theology seems classically Protestant in its emphasis on the Trinity, the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the authority of Scripture, salvation by faith alone, and baptism by immersion. Yet the interpretation and implementation of these beliefs have made Baptists one of the most fragmented denominations in the United States, often characterized as a people who "multiply by dividing." In Baptists in America, Bill J. Leonard traces the history of Baptists, beginning with their origins in seventeenth-century Holland and England. He examines the development of Baptist beliefs and practices, offering an overview of the various denominations and fellowships within Baptism, and considers the disputes surrounding the question of biblical authority, the ordinances (baptism and the Lord's Supper), congregational forms of church governance, and religious liberty. Leonard also examines the role of Baptists in the Fundamentalist and Social Gospel movements of the early twentieth century, the Civil Rights movement, and the growth of the Religious Right. Leonard explores the social and religious issues currently dividing Baptists, including race, the ordination of women, the separation of church and state, and sexuality. He concludes with a discussion of the future of Baptist identity in America.


The Bi-Centennial Celebration of the Founding of the First Baptist Church of the City of Philadelphia, 1898 (Classic Reprint)

The Bi-Centennial Celebration of the Founding of the First Baptist Church of the City of Philadelphia, 1898 (Classic Reprint)

Author: William Williams Keen

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-07-18

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 9781331674726

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Excerpt from The Bi-Centennial Celebration of the Founding of the First Baptist Church of the City of Philadelphia, 1898 I owe many courtesies to the Librarians of Brown Uni versity, Crozer Theological Seminary, the Baptist Historical Society, and the Pennsylvania Historical Society; to Rev. Drs. L. Moss and T. V. Griffiths, and to Mr. E. R. Siewers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


General Baptist Confessions

General Baptist Confessions

Author: Henry Volk

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-03-02

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781985836198

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This book contains six confessions of faith which are of great importance to Baptist history. These six confessions, beginning with John Smyth's (the founder of the Baptist religion), encapsulate the faith and doctrine of the General Baptists.