Format:
1 Online-Ressource (x, 316 pages)
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illustrations
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
0231127022
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0231501714
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9780231127028
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9780231501712
Series Statement:
Columbia contemporary American religion series
Content:
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 social and political divisions among Baptists
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-286) and index
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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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In English
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Leonard, Bill Baptists in America New York : Columbia University Press, ©2005
Language:
English
URL:
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