9781331854067 - The Development of Baptist Principles in Rhode Island, 1636-1875 (Classic Reprint): A Discourse Delivered on the Occasion of the Semi-Centennial ... at Providence, ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the remarkable inception and development of Rhode Island's religious principles and the foundation of the US's first Baptist church. Beginning with Rhode Island's humble origins as a sanctuary for religious dissidents fleeing persecution, this book traces the evolution of religious liberty in America. The author illuminates how the first Baptist pioneers shaped the state's constitution, cementing religious freedom as a cornerstone of American governance through their bold insistence on personal religious expression. Beyond its historical importance, this book delves into the profound theological ideas that informed the establishment of the Baptist church and the development of religious thought in the United States. Through this lens, the author sheds light on the fundamental principles of Protestantism and the tenets that shaped American religious identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.