Written by a leading authority on Baptist life and thought, this inclusive survey traces the development of the Baptist tradition in North America over the past 400 years.

• Shows how from a handful of churches on the Atlantic Coast, the Baptist movement spread to become the largest Protestant denomination in the United States.

* Considers the contribution of all Baptists, including those in the United States and Canada, men and women, Caucasians and non-Caucasians.

• Includes statistical data, a timeline, lists of Baptist groups and related institutions, and a glossary of terms.

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ISBN: 9781405118644
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS - published 15/10/2006
Format: Hardback