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The Baptist Story: From English Sect to Global Movement by Anthony L. Chute, Nathan A. Finn, Michael A. G. Haykin (Hardback, 2015)

The Baptist Story is a narrative history spanning over four centuries of a diverse group of people living among distinct cultureson separate continents while finding their identity in Christ and expressing their faith as Baptists. Baptist historians Anthony Chute, Nathan Finn, and Michael Haykin highlight the Baptist transition from a despised sect to a movement of global influence. Each chapter includes stories of people who made this history so fascinating. Although the emphasis is on the English-speaking world, The Baptist Story integrates stories of n-English-speaking Baptists, ethnic mirities, women, and mirity theological traditions, all within the context of historic, orthodox Christianity. This volume provides more than just the essential events and necessary names to convey the grand history. It also addresses questions that students of Baptist history frequently ask, includes prayers and hymns of those who experienced hope and heartbreak, and directs the reader s attention to the mission of the church as a whole. Written with an irenic tone and illustrated with photographs in every chapter, The Baptist Story is ideally suited for graduate and undergraduate courses, as well as group study in the local church.

Place of Publication
Nashville, Tn
Author Biography
Anthony L. Chute is professor of Church History and associate dean of the School of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University in Riverside, California. He has written several books and essays on Baptist history and theology. Nathan A. Finnis Dean of the School of Theology and Missions andProfessor of Christian Thought and Tradition at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He has written widely on topics related to Baptist history, identity, and spirituality.Michael A. G. Haykin is professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has written a number of bookson the ancient church and eighteenth-century British Baptists.
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Author(s)
Nathan A. Finn, Anthony L. Chute, Michael A. G. Haykin
Date of Publication
17/08/2015
Format Details
With Dust Jacket,Sewn,Cloth over Boards
Subject
Christian History & Denominations
Imprint
Broadman & Holman Publishers
Country of Publication
United States

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