The Making of a Modern Denomination |
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| Author:
| Shepherd, Peter |
| Series title: | Studies in Baptist History and Thought Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84227-046-2 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2006 |
| Publisher: | Authentic Media
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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John Howard Shakespeare introduced revolutionary change to the Baptist denomination. The Baptist Union was transformed into a strong central institution and Baptist ministers were brought under its control. Further, Shakespeare's pursuit of church unity reveals him as one of the pioneering ecumenists of the twentieth century.
John Howard Shakespeare introduced revolutionary change to the Baptist denomination. The Baptist Union was transformed into a strong central institution and Baptist ministers were brought under its control. Further, Shakespeare's pursuit of church unity reveals him as one of the pioneering ecumenists of the twentieth century.