The Baptist Story is a narrative history spanning over four centuries of a diverse group of people living among distinct cultures on separate continents while f

When John Smyth organized the first Baptist church, he wanted to establish the New Testament church; believer's baptism was the missing link. Baptists of subseq

The Puritans called Baptists "the troublers of churches in all places" and hounded them out of Massachusetts Bay Colony. Four hundred years later, Baptists are

This book compiles four centuries of the most notable religious documents from the Baptist tradition in a single setting. It contains key information concerning

Through this new edition, Bebbington orients readers and expands their knowledge of the Baptist community as it continues to flourish around the world.--John Br