9781333741273 - History of the First Baptist Church in Newport, R. I (Classic Reprint): A Discourse Delivered on Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1876: A Discourse ... Day, November ... (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 details the history of the First Baptist Church in Newport, Rhode Island. It is a story of faith, perseverance, and the struggle for religious liberty in the early days of America. The book begins with the founding of the church in 1644 by John Clarke, a prominent Baptist minister, and traces its development over the next two centuries. The author provides detailed accounts of the church's struggles with the Puritan authorities in Massachusetts, its role in the founding of Rhode Island, and its efforts to spread the Baptist faith throughout the colonies. Along the way, the book introduces readers to many of the church's influential figures, including Samuel Hubbard, William Peckham, and John Comer. The book also explores the church's doctrinal development, its missionary work, and its social and cultural impact on Newport and beyond. Overall, this book sheds light on the vital role that the First Baptist Church played in the religious and social history of the United States, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of a congregation determined to live out their faith in a new and often hostile land. 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.