Discover the roots and beliefs of the Reformed Church in the United States.
This scholarly volume traces how American religious life shaped a denomination born from European reform and migration. It links the Reformed Church’s story to the broader currents of history, including the Columbian Exposition’s era and the church’s 18th‑ and 19th‑century development.
From German and Dutch beginnings to American independence, the book examines how migration, governance, and creed formed the church as it exists today. It explains the movement toward self‑rule, the role of Holland’s oversight, and the evolution of the church’s title and identity in the United States.
- Origins and lineage: how European roots influenced the American church.
- Independence and governance: the 1793 move toward self‑rule and the evolving title.
- Creed and practice: how doctrine, church order, and worship are framed.
- Historical context: the church’s place in American religious life during key decades.
Ideal for readers of religious history, church governance, and creedal studies who want a concise account of this denomination’s formation and beliefs.