Discover a vivid portrait of early American faith and family lineage. This biography, drawn from P. Donan’s Memoir of Jacob Creath, Jr., traces the life of Elder Jacob Creath, Sr., and how his story shaped a frontier religious movement across Nova Scotia, New York, North Carolina, and Kentucky.
Spanning personal hardship, upheaval, and steadfast devotion, the book delves into a family legacy marked by courage, piety, and reform. It blends genealogical detail with the social and theological currents that influenced early Baptists as they debated tradition and scripture.
The narrative moves from Creath’s Nova Scotia roots through his exile, migration, and rise as a pastor and defender of reform-minded faith. Readers will encounter the people, places, and ideas that defined a pivotal era in American religious history.
Ideal for readers of religious history, family biographies, and early American church reform movements.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life of Jacob Creath Jr., a man who lived during a pivotal period in American history. Tracing his journey from his upbringing in a devoutly Presbyterian family in Virginia to his eventual embrace of the Baptist faith, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious landscape of the early 19th century. The author, through a captivating narrative that combines personal accounts and historical context, explores the complexities of religious revivalism and the evolving nature of Christian denominations. Jacob Creath Jr.'s experience highlights the profound impact of religious belief on individual lives and the broader social sphere. The book also touches upon the unique challenges and opportunities faced by aspiring preachers in an era marked by both fervent piety and growing intellectual inquiry. Ultimately, the book offers a powerful testament to the enduring influence of faith in shaping both the individual and the nation. 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 9781330953082_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330953082
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