Life of Elder John Smith : With Some Account of the Rise and Progress of the Current Reformation (Classic Reprint)

John Augustus Williams

ISBN 10: 1331641969 / ISBN 13: 9781331641964

Published by Forgotten Books Jan 2019, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Life of Elder John Smith : With Some Account of the Rise and Progress of the Current Reformation (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Jan 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331641969
• ISBN 13: 9781331641964
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 30D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth
• Weight: 785 grams

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Synopsis

A vivid look at Elder John Smith, a 19th‑century Baptist leader who helped shape a broad reform movement.

This biography follows his life from his Tennessee birth in 1784 through the early days of his ministry, tracing how family faith, frontier life, and intense religious conviction shaped a tireless advocate for church change and expansion.

Born in Sullivan County, East Tennessee, he rose from a large pioneer family to become a key voice in the Baptists’ reform era. The narrative covers his travels, debates, and enduring commitment to faith, doctrine, and mission as he engaged with fellow preachers and congregations during a time of significant religious realignment.

• Explore the early roots of his faith, community, and character on the frontier.
• Follow his leadership in church associations and the debates that defined the era.
• See how his efforts influenced changes in belief, practice, and unity among Baptists and allied groups.
• Gain insight into his lasting impact on American religious history and biography.

Ideal for readers of religious history, biographical life stories, and frontier-era scholarship.