Russian Baptists and spiritual revolution, 1905-1929 / Heather J. Coleman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coleman, Heather J., 1968-

Series:

Indiana-Michigan series in Russian and East European studies.

Indiana-Michigan series in Russian and East European studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Baptists--Russia--History--20th century.

Baptists.

Baptists--Soviet Union--History.

Russia--Church history--20th century.

Russia.

Soviet Union--Church history.

Soviet Union.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (320 p.)

Place of Publication:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""... a fascinating read for everyone interested in Russia, religion, and modernity."" -- Nadieszda KizenkoIn the early 20th century, Baptists were the fastest-growing non-Orthodox religious group among Russians and Ukrainians. Heather J. Coleman traces the development of Baptist evangelical communities through a period of rapid industrialization, war, and revolution, when Russians found themselves asking new questions about religion and its place in modern life. Baptists' faith helped them navi

Contents:

The damned Shtundist : the Russian evangelical movement to 1905

The era of "open storm" : Baptist organization and community after 1905

A community of converts : conversion narratives and social experience

The Baptist challenge

Russian Baptists and the "German faith"

Dashed hopes : 1910-1917

The revolution of the spirit

Revolution and opportunity

A mixed blessing : sectarian pacifism and political legitimacy

Parallel lives? religious activism and godless fears.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-294) and index.

ISBN:

9786612071522

9781282071520

1282071521

9780253111371

0253111374

OCLC:

475993023

Publisher Number:

2027/heb05226 hdl