Discover the voices that shaped American Presbyterian faith and its connection to the Westminster Standards.
This collection presents the 1898 Westminster Celebration as recorded in addresses, program notes, and historical reflections. It frames the adoption of the Westminster Standards, the role of creeds, and the Church’s influence on liberty, education, and national life in early America. Readers will encounter discussions of church governance, subscription to doctrine, and the balance between faith and civil liberty as it related to the Presbyterian tradition.
What you’ll read includes reflections on the Westminster Polity and Worship, the American Presbyterian Churches and the Adopting Acts, and the Church’s stance on education, missions, and society. It also covers the historical context of church-state relations and the Presbyterian contribution to American liberty and unity.
Ideal for readers of church history, American religious heritage, and scholars interested in how a denomination influenced national ideals.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book commemorates the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Westminster Standards, a set of doctrinal and liturgical documents that have profoundly shaped Presbyterian churches worldwide. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the historical, theological, and ecclesiastical contexts in which the Standards were developed, with particular attention to the contributions of Alexander Henderson, a leading Scottish theologian and churchman. The book explores the fundamental doctrines of the Standards, including the nature of God, the person and work of Christ, and the role of the Holy Spirit, and examines their influence on Presbyterian polity, worship, and mission. Through detailed analysis and insightful commentary, the author illuminates the enduring significance of the Westminster Standards as a testament to the enduring power of Christian faith and practice. 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 9781333300623_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333300623
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333300623
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