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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Mount Olive Baptist Church, tracing its history from its beginnings as an "arm" of a larger church in 1847 to its full establishment as an independent congregation in 1851. The author meticulously weaves together historical records, personal accounts, and family histories to create a vivid portrait of the church's development within the context of the Beulah and Pilot Mountain Baptist Associations. The book explores the roles of key individuals, including Elder Elias Dodson, Julius Terrell, and the influential Boyles family, and provides a detailed look at the church's governance, beliefs, and social practices. The author delves into the challenges faced by the church, such as the contentious issue of moving the church building, the impact of the Civil War, and the evolving role of the Baptist denomination in the nineteenth century. The book examines the church's social influence in the community, its involvement in issues like education and temperance, and its evolving role in the lives of its members. The author's insights offer a nuanced understanding of the complexities of faith, community, and social change in the American South during this period. Through its detailed examination of Mount Olive Baptist Church, the book provides a compelling window into the lives, beliefs, and struggles of a group of people who sought to build a community based on their shared faith. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780366990870_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780366990870
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