The Sage Record
Book Review - Baptists in America
Book Title Baptists In America
Book Author Thomas S. Kidd Barry Hankins
Pub. Year 2015
Genre Religious History
My Rating 4 Stars
Ease of Read Moderate
ISBN 978-0-19-997753-0
I was attracted to this book because…As a lifelong Baptist, I am interested in the development of Baptist life in America to understand more about the institution that has shaped my life. i
This book was about the unique journey of a persecuted denomination becomes the second largest religious group in America. Kidd and Hankins intertwine Baptist history with the development of the American story. Both histories have greatly influence the other. While Baptists have traditionally insisted on the separation of Church and state, current times find many Baptist leaders advocating for greater involvement in politics. The book also outlines the roles Baptists participation in many national events in America history, including the conflict created by slavery.
Things I liked about this book The thoughtful, organized and engaging presentation of the information. I have a great sense of Baptist history, but also of my own.
Why you should read this book If you have ever wondered why there was a Baptist church on every other corner or about the people who choose to worship there, this is the read for you.
This book lived up to the back cover copy The four short reviews on the back cover create a formative backdrop for the what you will find between the covers.
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