Gavin Alsa (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair to Good. Trade paperback with 1/4'' tear along top edge and small chipping on bottom edge.The last few corner pages are rippled from moisture. Signed and inscribed by the author on title page. Clean and unmarked. No copyright date listed. Inscribed by Author(s).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of Baptists in Transylvania County, North Carolina, from 1787 to 1865. It explores their crucial role in shaping the county's development against the backdrop of the challenging frontier conditions of the Appalachian Mountains. The author meticulously traces the Baptists' journey, beginning with their migration from the eastern regions of the state due to political and religious persecution. The narrative sheds light on their unwavering faith, resilience, and unique social structure as they established communities, churches, and schools in the untamed wilderness. This book goes beyond a mere historical account, delving into the Baptists' core beliefs and practices, including their staunch advocacy for separation of church and state, emphasis on individual faith, and democratic church governance. The complex interactions between Baptists and enslaved people are also examined, revealing a nuanced perspective on race relations within the context of the denomination. By weaving together historical events, theological discussions, and personal stories, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the Baptist influence on Transylvania County. It reveals how their unwavering commitment to faith and community left an enduring legacy on the region's cultural and spiritual landscape. 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. print-on-demand item.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 216 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 216 Language: English.