The Challenge of Being Baptist: Owning a Scandalous Past and an Uncertain Future

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The largest Protestant denomination in the United States is in the midst of a serious identity crisis; many Baptists are revisiting or turning away from the tradition, leaving others to become increasingly uncertain that the denomination can remain viable. Here, however, noted Baptist historian Bill Leonard wades through the murky waters of the Baptist past and explores the historic commitments of this unique people--all in an effort to shed light on its contemporary dilemmas and evaluate the prospects for a Baptist future. While encouraging members of the faith to thoroughly and fairly evaluate their heritage--and its many blunders along the way--Leonard ultimately argues that the Baptists' contentious audacious witness shown throughout its history still has a worthy role to play in the twenty-first century.

Language: English

Pages: 154

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Baylor University Press

Release: July 01, 2010

ISBN: 1602583064

ISBN 13: 9781602583061

The Challenge of Being Baptist: Owning a Scandalous Past and an Uncertain Future

Bill J. Leonard

3.3/5 ( ratings)

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Language: English

Pages: 154

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Baylor University Press

Release: July 01, 2010

ISBN: 1602583064

ISBN 13: 9781602583061

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The Challenge of Being Baptist: Owning a Scandalous Past and an Uncertain Future

The Challenge of Being Baptist: Owning a Scandalous Past and an Uncertain Future

The Challenge of Being Baptist: Owning a Scandalous Past and an Uncertain Future

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