A History of the Baptist Churches in the United States (1898) - Albert Henry Newman - Bog

""A History of the Baptist Churches in the United States"" is a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and growth of Baptist churches in America. Written by Albert Henry Newman and published in 1898, the book covers the period from the arrival of the first Baptist settlers in the early 17th century to the end of the 19th century.The book begins with a brief overview of the history of the Baptist denomination in Europe, before moving on to discuss the early Baptist churches in America. Newman explores the various theological and practical issues that led to the formation of Baptist churches in the colonies, including the role of religious freedom and the rejection of infant baptism.Throughout the book, Newman discusses the major figures and events that shaped the history of Baptist churches in America, including the Great Awakening, the rise of the Southern Baptist Convention, and the impact of the Civil War on Baptist communities. He also examines the various controversies and debates that have arisen within the denomination over the years, such as the issue of slavery and the debate over modernism.Overall, ""A History of the Baptist Churches in the United States"" provides a detailed and informative account of the Baptist denomination's history in America, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.