A History Of The Baptists (Revised)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Previous owner
A landmark work in religious history, A History of the Baptists presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Baptist movement from its origins in the early seventeenth century through its global expansion into the modern era. Robert G. Torbet chronicles the theological convictions, ecclesiastical developments, and social contributions that have shaped Baptist identity across centuries and continents, drawing on extensive primary and secondary sources to construct a richly detailed narrative. The revised edition incorporates updated scholarship and expanded coverage, ensuring that the work remains an indispensable reference for students, clergy, and historians alike. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, it illustrates how Baptist principles—such as the autonomy of the local church, believer's baptism, and religious liberty—have profoundly influenced Protestant Christianity and broader democratic ideals. This definitive study stands as the standard text for anyone seeking a thorough and balanced understanding of one of the world's most widespread Christian traditions.
Author: Robert G. Torbet
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, The Carey Kingsgate Press Limited
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Previous owner
A landmark work in religious history, A History of the Baptists presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Baptist movement from its origins in the early seventeenth century through its global expansion into the modern era. Robert G. Torbet chronicles the theological convictions, ecclesiastical developments, and social contributions that have shaped Baptist identity across centuries and continents, drawing on extensive primary and secondary sources to construct a richly detailed narrative. The revised edition incorporates updated scholarship and expanded coverage, ensuring that the work remains an indispensable reference for students, clergy, and historians alike. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, it illustrates how Baptist principles—such as the autonomy of the local church, believer's baptism, and religious liberty—have profoundly influenced Protestant Christianity and broader democratic ideals. This definitive study stands as the standard text for anyone seeking a thorough and balanced understanding of one of the world's most widespread Christian traditions.