Publisher's Synopsis
The Faith and Practice of Thirty Congregations Gathered According to the Primitive Pattern in Rutland, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, and Bedfordshire is a book written by the Baptist Churches of England in 1651. The book provides a detailed account of the beliefs and practices of thirty congregations that were formed in accordance with the principles of the Primitive Pattern, which emphasized the importance of individual faith and the autonomy of local churches. The congregations were located in various counties in England, including Rutland, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, and Bedfordshire. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of God, the role of Christ in salvation, the importance of baptism, and the structure of church governance. It also includes a detailed description of the practices and rituals observed by these congregations, such as the Lord's Supper and the laying on of hands. The Faith and Practice of Thirty Congregations Gathered According to the Primitive Pattern in Rutland, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, and Bedfordshire is an important historical document that provides insight into the beliefs and practices of early Baptist congregations in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.
