From religious liberty to women in ministry, this is a historical portrait of a diverse, international community.

Through this new edition, Bebbington orients readers and expands their knowledge of the Baptist community as it continues to flourish around the world.--John Br

This book compiles four centuries of the most notable religious documents from the Baptist tradition in a single setting. It contains key information concerning

In attempting to write a history of the Baptists no one is more aware of the embarrassments surrounding the subject than the author. These embarrassments arise

The Puritans called Baptists "the troublers of churches in all places" and hounded them out of Massachusetts Bay Colony. Four hundred years later, Baptists are