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Author Mathis, James R., 1967-

Title The making of the Primitive Baptists : a cultural and intellectual history of the Antimission Movement, 1800-1840 / James R. Mathis.

Publication Info. New York : Routledge, 2004.

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 189 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Studies in American popular history and culture
American popular history and culture (Routledge (Firm))
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-173) and index.
Contents Introduction: the Primitive Baptists and American Christianity, 1800-1840 -- The historical background of the Primitive Baptists -- The coming of the missionaries -- "The empire of Jesus is rising": the missionary spirit of American Baptists -- The beginnings of antimissionism -- From opposition to sect: Joshua Lawrence and the Kehukee association -- Creating the remnant church: the spread of the Primitive Baptists -- The spiritual narratives of the Primitive Baptists.
Summary This study describes the creation of the Primitive Baptist movement and discusses the main outlines of their thought. It also weaves the story of the Primitive Baptists with other developments in American Christianity in the Early Republic.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Primitive Baptists (N.C.)
Primitive Baptists -- History.
Primitive Baptists.
History.
Missions -- United States.
Missions.
United States.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Mathis, James R., 1967- Making of the Primitive Baptists. New York : Routledge, 2004 0415948711 (DLC) 2003022836 (OCoLC)53330997
ISBN 9781135933890 (electronic book)
1135933898 (electronic book)
0415948711
9780415948715