Title: Baptist theology /
Authors: Holmes, Stephen R.
Publisher: T & T Clark,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Baptists Doctrines; Baptists History
Abstract: "This book considers the distinctive ideas and expressions of Christian faith to be found in the historic Baptist churches. An outline of the history of the Baptist movement will be offered, from its British beginnings in Amsterdam in 1609, through its varied developments in Britain, Europe and North America, to its worldwide presence and diversity today, and its relationship to many other churches with apparently-similar practices (Pentecostal and 'new' churches, e.g.). Holmes draws the various threads together, noting the real diversities in the history of Baptist theology, but suggesting that in a vision of the present and urgent Lordship of Christ experienced in the local congregation, there is a thread that links most of these distinctives." -- Publisher's description.
Contents: Baptist beginnings -- Baptists in North America -- Baptists beyond North America in the modern period -- Baptist perspectives on ecumenical theology -- The Baptist vision of the church -- Christ is Lord, and the believer is free -- Making disciples : mission and holiness.