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| Titre : | Congregationalism in America |
| Auteurs : | Manfred Waldemar Kohl, Auteur |
| Type de document : | texte imprimé |
| Editeur : | Oak Creek [USA] : Congregational Press, 1977 |
| Format : | i + 83 p. |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Index. décimale : | HF (Histoire de l'Eglise/protestantisme: Amérique du Nord) |
| Résumé : |
During the nearly four centuries since Congregationalism began, historians on both sides of the Atlantic have dealt with its rich, unique history and its impact on western Christian civilization. For Americans Congregationalism is a cornerstone: a religious, philosophical, political, and moral force that has shaped this entire nation through the years, from the moment the Mayflower landed on the shores of the New World. Congregationalism, “The American Religion” and an integral part of Protestantism, has, more than any other Christian denomination, with the possible exception of the Baptist, stressed the right to autonomy of each local church. At the same time, it insists that the final seat of authority is in the Cross of the Forgiver and Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
Since every Congregationalist should be informed concerning the important facts of the history of his fellowship, the Commission on Publications of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches commissioned the writing of this book. It is of significance that this history of American Congregationalism appeared at the time of the first International Congregational Fellowship meeting in England in July, 1977. |
| Note de contenu : |
- Introduction - 1. The Years Before the Mayflower: A. Towards Separation / B. Congregational Beginnings in England / C. The Years of Exile in Holland - 2. The New World—A New Beginning: A. The Mayflower Voyage and Compact / B. The New Plymouth / C. The Puritans and the Bay State - 3. The People of Freedom and Covenant: A. The New England Way / B. The Cambridge Platform and The Savoy Declaration / C The Half Way Covenant - 4. Mind, Soul and Body Politic: A. Influence in Education / B. Towards Total Democracy / C. The Revival Movement - 5. Freedom at All Costs: A. The Revolutionary War / B. The Unitarian Controversy / C. The Move Westward - 6. Reaching Out Through Evangelism and Missions: A. Indian and Home Missions / B Foreign Mission Societies / C. Other Agencies and Ministries - 7. The Striving for Unity: A The National Council / B. The Burial Hill Declaration / C. The Merger Efforts - 8. The One Great Church: A. The Shifting of Power / B The Evangelical and Reformed Church / C. The United Church of Christ - 9. A Faithful Minority: A. The Founding of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches / B. The National Association Comes of Age / C. The Conservative Congregational Christian Conference - 10. A World-Wide Fellowship: A. The International Congregational Councils / B. A New Beginning at Chislehurst / C. The International Congregational Fellowship - Bibliography - Index |
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