Baptists in America: A History

ISBN-13: 9780190919450 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 348 str.

Thomas S. Kidd; Barry G. Hankins

Opis

Weaving the threads of Baptist history alongside those of American history, Thomas S. Kidd and Barry Hankins illustrate the remarkable story of how one religious denomination was transformed from persecuted minority into a leading actor on the national stage, with profound implications for American society and culture.

Recenzje

Kidd and Hankins have provided Baptists and non-Baptists with a nuanced and generally balanced introduction to many of the decisive moments in the history of this vast and diverse Baptist tradition. Weaving together memorable anecdotes, examples, and observations about what 'Baptist' has meant, Baptists in America promises to be an enjoyable and trustworthy read for novice and expert alike.

O autorze

Thomas S. Kidd is Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University and Associate Director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion. His most recent book is Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father. Barry Hankins is Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History at Baylor University. He is the author of numerous books, most recently Woodrow Wilson: Ruling Elder, Spiritual President.