Publisher's Synopsis
The Memorial Volume of the Westminster Assembly, 1647-1897 is a collection of eleven addresses delivered at the bicentennial celebration of the Westminster Assembly. The Westminster Assembly was a group of theologians and scholars who met in London from 1643 to 1649 to create a new confession of faith and church government for the Church of England. The addresses in this volume were given by prominent Presbyterian ministers and scholars at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in 1897. The topics covered include the history and significance of the Westminster Assembly, the theology of the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the legacy of the Assembly for the Presbyterian Church. This book provides valuable insights into the history and theology of the Presbyterian Church and the Westminster Assembly, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Protestant theology and church government.Containing Eleven Addresses Delivered Before The General Assembly Of The Presbyterian Church In The United States, At Charlotte, N.C., In May, 1897. In Commemoration Of The Two Hundred And Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Westminster Assembly, And Of The Formation Of The Westminster Standards.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.