The Result of an Ecclesiastical Council (Classic Reprint): Convened at Salem, Massachusetts, December 4, 1849: Convened at Salem, Massachusetts, December 4, 1849 (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Jewet, John P.

 
9781332340408: The Result of an Ecclesiastical Council (Classic Reprint): Convened at Salem, Massachusetts, December 4, 1849: Convened at Salem, Massachusetts, December 4, 1849 (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

This book chronicles the proceedings of an ecclesiastical council convened over a dispute within a local church. The dispute arose when a member, Ezekiel Goss, requested a letter of dismission to join another church but was met with the refusal of his home church, the Tabernacle Church. Goss appealed to the local conference, who in turn called for this council. At the heart of the dispute was a theological disagreement about the nature and authority of the church and its members. The author provides detailed accounts of the testimonies and discussions that took place during the council, presenting arguments from both sides of the issue. Through an exploration of church history and the foundational principles of Congregationalism, the author illuminates the significance of church covenants and the rights and responsibilities of members within a covenantal community. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theology of Congregationalism, offering insights into the complexities of church governance and the importance of mutual accountability and covenant faithfulness.

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Excerpt from The Result of an Ecclesiastical Council: Convened at Salem, Massachusetts, December 4, 1849

Rev. Mr. Putnam was chosen Moderator, and, in his absence, Dr. Ephraim Buck was chosen Moderator, pro tempore; Rev. A. L. Stone was chosen Scribe. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Hitch cock.

Rev. Mr. Putnam coming in, declined acting as Moderator, and Rev. Mr. Crowell was chosen Moderator.

Voted, That the council is now ready to proceed to the considera tion of the case presented in the letter missive.

Voted to adjourn to 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Council met agreeably to adjournment at 2 o'clock.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from The Result of an Ecclesiastical Council: Convened at Salem, Massachusetts, December 4, 1849

The Result of an Ecclesiastical Council: Convened at Salem, Massachusetts, December 4, 1849 was written by John P. Jewet in 1850. This is a 62 page book, containing 26345 words and 2 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title.

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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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