Baptist Ways: A History

By Bill J. Leonard

Book Overview

This exhaustive resource traces significant aspects of Baptist history from the 17th through the 20th centuries. It surveys basic beliefs, events, and experiences evident in Baptist communities and provides one of the most comprehensive resources on Baptist history available. Author Bill Leonard skillfully covers the: influence of the Baptist faith in the United Statesemergence of English, British, Irish, and Caribbean Baptistsdevelopment of African American Baptistsnumerous denominations that emerged in the twentieth centuryStudents, teachers, professors, and pastors alike will find in Leonard's resource an exceptional history that provides a foundation for this enduring faith

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817012311
• ISBN13: 9780817012311
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Judson Press
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Everything you ever wanted to know about Baptists

This is a very detailed extensive history about Baptists. Everything is covered going back to our start in England. How we evolved into all the different Baptist groups and missionary starts as well.

beautifully done

A fine book, intelligent, informed and creatively executed.