Publisher's Synopsis
History Of The General Or Six Principle Baptists, In Europe And America: In Two Parts (1827) is a historical account of the General or Six Principle Baptists, a Baptist denomination that emerged in the late 17th century in England. The book is authored by Richard Knight, a prominent member of the General Baptist community in America during the early 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a detailed history of the General Baptist movement in Europe, including its origins, development, and major figures. The second part focuses on the General Baptists in America, with a particular emphasis on their growth and influence in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Throughout the book, Knight provides a comprehensive overview of the General Baptist movement, its beliefs, practices, and contributions to Baptist theology and history. He also discusses the challenges and controversies that the General Baptists faced, including their relationship with other Baptist groups and their struggles with religious persecution and social marginalization. Overall, History Of The General Or Six Principle Baptists, In Europe And America: In Two Parts (1827) is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Baptist history and theology, as well as anyone interested in the history of religious movements in Europe and America during the 17th and 18th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
