Father of Landmarkism

Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-0-88146-434-4
Verlag: Mercer University Press

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 476 g

Ben M. Bogard was the preeminent leader of Landmark Baptists during the first half of the twentieth century. He was the personification of polemics, engaging the political, cultural, and religious issues of his day. Whether he was debating Aimee Semple McPherson, accusing J. Frank Norris of failing to preach the fundamentals of the faith, campaigning to outlaw the teaching of evolution, or condemning the ecumenical movement, Bogard never ceased defining and defending his understanding of the true Christian faith. Through his roles as pastor, newspaper editor, and denominational leader, Bogard helped create sustaining organisations that met the needs of local congregations without violating the key Landmark Baptist principle of congregational independence. He helped organise Landmark Baptists on the national level beginning in 1905, culminating in the 1925 formation of the American Baptist Association.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pratt, J Kristian

Über Autor(innen)

<strong>J. Kristian Pratt</strong>, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Gardner-Webb University, and Baylor University, USA, is a church historian specialising in nineteenth- and twentieth century religion in America. He currently is professor of religion at Spartanburg Methodist College, USA.