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Offers a historical and sociological portrait of this diverse denomination. Traces the history of Baptists, examines the development of Baptist beliefs and practices, and offers an overview of the various denominations and fellowships within Baptism. Also discusses theological disputes, as well as s...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Leonard, Bill (Bill J.)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, ©2005.
Series:Columbia contemporary American religion series.
Subjects:
Baptists > United States > History.
RELIGION > Christianity > Baptist.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
Baptists
United States > Church history.
États-Unis > Histoire religieuse.
United States
Church history
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Baptist beginnings
  • Baptists in the Twentieth Century
  • Baptist beliefs and practices
  • Baptist groups: denominations, subdenominations, and churches
  • Bible, ordinances, and polity: debates and divisions among Baptists
  • Baptists and religious liberty: citizenship and freedom
  • Ethnicity and race in Baptist churches
  • Women in Baptist life
  • Baptists and American culture: "In the world but not of it."

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