A Brief History of the PR: A Commentary

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 sep 1996

"A Brief History of the Presbyterians" offers laity and clergy a succint and thorough introduction to the history of Presbyterianism. James Smylie chronicles the origins of the Reformed tradition and carries the sage through each subsequent era up to the eve of the twenty-first century, focusing on Presbyterianism in North America. All the major figures in the history of Presbyterianism, such as John Calvin, Francis Makemie, and John Witherspoon are included, as well as a host of others.

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ISBN-13: 9780664500016
ISBN-10: 0664500013
Pagini: 186
Dimensiuni: 144 x 220 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: Westminster John Knox Press

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A Brief History of the Presbyterians offers laity and clergy a succinct and thorough introduction to the history of Presbyterianism. James Smylie reaches into the past and vividly recounts the story of a faithful people known as Presbyterians. He chronicles the origins of the Reformed tradition and carries the saga through each subsequent era up to the eve of the twenty-first century, focusing on Presbyterianism in North America. All the major figures in the history of Presbyterianism such as John Calvin, Francis Makemie, and John Witherspoon are included, as well as a host of others. Smylie provides a fresh look at the uniquely Presbyterian contribution to American history and culture. Contemporary insights from ecumenists, laity, women, and minorities that reflect recent changes in the Presbyterian family are included.

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Offering laity and clergy a succinct and thorough introduction to the history of Presbyterianism, this book reaches into the past and recounts the story of a faithful people known as Presbyterians. Smylie chronicles the origins of the Reformed tradition and carries it through each subsequent era up to the eve of the 21st century, focusing on Presbyterianism in this country.

Notă biografică

James H. Smylie is Ernest Trice Thompson Professor Emeritus of Church History at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia.

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