Colonial Presbyterianism

Colonial Presbyterianism is a collection of essays that tell the story of the Presbyterian Church during its formative years in America. The book brings together research from a broad group of scholars into an accessible format for laymen, clergy, and scholars. Through a survey of important personalities and events, the contributors offer a compelling narrative that will be of interest to Presbyterians and all persons interested in colonial America's religious experience. The clergy described in these essays made a lasting impact on their generation both within the church and in the emerging ethos of a new nation. The ecclesiastical issues that surfaced during this period have tended to be the perennial issues with which Presbyterians have been concerned ever since that time. Now at the three-hundredth anniversary of Presbyterian organization in America, Colonial Presbyterianism is a timely reengagement with the old faith for a new day.

About the author

S. Donald Fortson III is Associate Professor of Church History and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Product details

• Assisted by: S. Donald III Fortson (Editor)
• Publisher: Pickwick Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2007
• EAN: 9781498247849
• ISBN: 978-1-4982-4784-9
• No. of pages: 252
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 521 g
• Series: Princeton Theological Monograph Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works