| A Brief History of the Presbyterians Contributor(s): Smylie, James H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664500013 ISBN-13: 9780664500016 Publisher: Geneva Press OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1996 Annotation: A Brief History of the Presbyterians offers laity and clergy a succinct and thorough introduction to the history of Presbyterianism. James Smylie reaches into the past and vividly recounts the story of a faithful people known as Presbyterians. He chronicles the origins of the Reformed tradition and carries the saga through each subsequent era up to the eve of the twenty-first century, focusing on Presbyterianism in North America. All the major figures in the history of Presbyterianism such as John Calvin, Francis Makemie, and John Witherspoon are included, as well as a host of others. Smylie provides a fresh look at the uniquely Presbyterian contribution to American history and culture. Contemporary insights from ecumenists, laity, women, and minorities that reflect recent changes in the Presbyterian family are included. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Christian Church - History - Religion | Christian Theology - History |
| Dewey: 285.173 |
| LCCN: 96024458 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.66" W x 8.68" (0.60 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Reformed - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: A Brief History of the Presbyterians offers laity and clergy a succint and thorough introduction to the history of Presbyterianism. James Smylie chronicles the origins of the Reformed tradition and carries the sage through each subsequent era up to the eve of the twenty-first century, focusing on Presbyterianism in North America. All the major figures in the history of Presbyterianism, such as John Calvin, Francis Makemie, and John Witherspoon are included, as well as a host of others. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smylie, James H.: - James H. Smylie is Ernest Trice Thompson Professor Emeritus of Church History at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. |