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Jonathon Malone writes: “offering one singular, monolithic Baptist theology is nearly impossible.” In this book, Malone challenges clergy and lay alike to engage in understanding what it is we believe. He offers general principles that ground Baptist-style theology and opportunities to apply these principles to Christian worship and life. Why do we believe what we believe? How do these beliefs affect our lives and actions? Let this book guide you through questions (big and small) about Baptist life. 

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The Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr. deftly weaves the story of how the radical reformation and free church movement informed the invisible institution of slavery, to become the Black church in America. The book covers the schisms and struggles that have shaped the religious landscape today and offers thoughts about the challenges and possibilities for Black Baptists today. A must-read for Church history enthusiasts, those seeking to understand the roots of the Black witness in the US, and more! 

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A thorough narrative history that explores the previously unknown work of Baptists in the United States during the Second World War. How did US Baptists respond to Jews at home and abroad, especially as anti-Semitism grew and reports of the genocide overseas reached our shores? Rich with primary source material and covering the history of Northern (American) Baptists, Southern Baptists, and African American Baptists alike, this groundbreaking volume is a must-read for church historians, Holocaust scholars, Baptist history buffs, and anyone interested in interfaith relations.

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