The Church Kingdom: Lectures On Congregationalism (1887)

By Abel Hastings Ross

Book Overview

The Church Kingdom: Lectures On Congregationalism is a book written by Abel Hastings Ross and originally published in 1887. The book is a series of lectures that explore the principles and practices of Congregationalism, a form of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes the autonomy and self-governance of individual churches.Ross begins by discussing the history of Congregationalism, tracing its roots back to the early Christian church and the Protestant Reformation. He then examines the key beliefs and practices of Congregationalism, including the importance of the Bible, the priesthood of all believers, and the role of the church in society.Throughout the book, Ross emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and responsibility in the practice of Congregationalism. He argues that each church should be free to govern itself according to its own beliefs and traditions, and that individual members should be encouraged to take an active role in the life of the church.The Church Kingdom: Lectures On Congregationalism is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and principles of Congregationalism, as well as for those seeking to understand the role of the church in society and the importance of individual freedom and responsibility in religious practice.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120737753
• ISBN13: 9781120737755
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"