A detailed history of the rise and progress of the Baptists in Virginia
A comprehensive, revisioned account that traces how Baptist churches and associations grew from colonial times through the early United States. This edition presents the story with documented sources, period tables, and notes that illuminate the movement’s development, conflicts, and maturation.
The work covers key groups, such as the early associations and the evolving boundaries of Virginia’s church networks. It includes profiles of notable figures, descriptions of church life, and the organizational shifts that shaped Baptist practice in the region. Readers will find a careful balance of narrative and documentary material, with attention to how religious liberty and community life intersected in Virginia’s history.
- In-depth coverage of the associations and churches that formed the backbone of Virginia Baptists
- Biographical sketches and context for influential ministers and lay leaders
- Discussion of sources, documents, and tables that map the spread and structure of churches
- Context on religious liberty, governance, and the legal status of church property in Virginia
Ideal for readers of American religious history, scholars studying Virginia’s colonial and early national era, and anyone interested in how Baptist communities organized and thrived in this region.