History of the Free Churchmen (Classic Reprint)

J. De Hoop Scheffer

ISBN 10: 1331754437 / ISBN 13: 9781331754435

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a thorough historical account of the Brownists, a group of English religious separatists who emerged in the late 16th century and played a significant role in the development of modern Congregationalism. Drawing on extensive research and original documents, the author traces the Brownists' origins, beliefs, and practices, and explores the complex religious and political landscape of their time. The book sheds light on the group's early years in England under the persecution of the Church of England, their flight to the Dutch Republic, and their subsequent in uence on the development of religious freedom and democratic principles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of the Free Churchmen (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331754437
• ISBN 13: 9781331754435
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Christianity

About this title

Synopsis

Explore the origins of English Free Church movements in the Dutch Republic and how early Baptists formed from Brownists and Sharers of new faith.

This volume surveys debates, confessions, and key figures from 1581 to 1701, tracing how congregations formed, split, and sought a distinct church identity beyond the Church of England. It examines quarrels over baptism, church government, and the relationship between faith and public life, placing Smyth, Helwys, and their circle at the center of a pivotal religious shift.

• Learn how early dissenters debated baptism, church authority, and the right to form new congregations.
• See how dissenting groups shaped ideas about ministry, sacraments, and church discipline.
• Understand the social and political context that influenced these religious movements in the Dutch Republic.
• Follow the emergence of English congregations that would influence later Baptist traditions.

Ideal for readers of early modern religious history, church reform, and the origins of Baptist practices in the English-speaking world.

About the Author

Griffis (1843-1928) travelled to Japan in 1870 to teach and soon became a leading educator in Tokyo. His work took him around the country meeting various prominent people. He wrote and lectured extensively on Japan upon his return home, becoming the West's most respected authority on Japanese culture. He received the Order of the Rising Sun in 1928.