The Presbyterian story : origins & progress of a Reformed tradition / S. Donald Fortson III.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fortson, S. Donald (Samuel Donald), 1956-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Presbyterianism--History.

Presbyterianism.

Presbyterian Church--History.

Presbyterian Church.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

264 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Eugene, OR : Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2017.

Summary:

Being Presbyterian involves multiple layers of identity and connection. As Christians, Presbyterians are "catholic," sharing the common heritage of ancient Christianity with all believers, of all times, in all places. Presbyterians are Protestant by conviction sharing the rich spiritual heritage of the sixteenth century and the unique contributions of the Reformed Tradition. Historically, Presbyterians are also part of the evangelical movement, embracing the legacy of the eighteenth-century revivals (awakenings) in America and Britain. Each of these historic layers is equally important to Presbyterian identity and this book will seek to underscore that reality. Book jacket.

Contents:

Church history matters : "tradition" is not a four-letter word

Early Christianity : persecution and expansion

Church fathers : the legacy of ancient Christianity

The middle years : light in the midst of darkness

The Protestant movements : recovering the Gospel

Reformation in the British Isles : purifying the church

New church and new nation : colonial Presbyterians

Old school and new school : unity and diversity in the church

Facing new challenges : modernists question historic Christianity

A house divided : evangelicals leave the mainline church.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Previously published by Presbyterian Lay Committee, 2013.

ISBN:

9781532616464

1532616465

OCLC:

1042816250

Publisher Number:

99977323530