The Modern Inquisition In A Baptist Church: Or An Unvarnished Statement (1854)

By Roland Litchfield

Book Overview

The Modern Inquisition In A Baptist Church: Or An Unvarnished Statement (1854) is a book written by Roland Litchfield that provides a detailed account of the author's experience with the Baptist Church. The book is a critical analysis of the church's practices and beliefs, particularly with regards to the way it treats its members who do not conform to its strict rules and regulations. Litchfield's account is a scathing critique of the church's leadership, which he accuses of using tactics similar to those employed during the Inquisition to maintain control over its members. He describes how the church's leaders use fear and intimidation to keep members in line, and how they punish those who question their authority or deviate from the church's teachings. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the author's experience with the Baptist Church. Litchfield discusses his initial attraction to the church, his growing disillusionment with its practices, and his eventual decision to leave. He also provides insights into the church's history and the factors that have contributed to its current state.Overall, The Modern Inquisition In A Baptist Church: Or An Unvarnished Statement (1854) is a thought-provoking and revealing account of one man's experience with a religious organization that he believes has strayed from its original principles. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Baptist Church or the ways in which religious organizations can exert control over their members.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: 1166011976
• ISBN13: 9781166011970
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"