Excerpt from View of Congregationalism: Its Principles and Doctrines, the Testimony of Ecclesiastical History in Its Favor, Its Practice and Its Advantages
It accordingly contains an exposition and discussion of the fundamental principles of the system; a statement and defence of its more important doctrines respecting church order and discipline; the testimony of ecclesias tical history, that such for substance was the polity of the Primitive Churches; an enumeration and explanation of the ecclesiastical practices of Congregationalists; and a development of some of the prominent advantages of this system over all others.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an analysis of the doctrines, principles, and practices of Congregationalism. Situated in the context of other Christian denominations of the time, this book gives an overview of the key tenets of Congregationalism which inform its basis in scripture and its practice of church governance. The author lays out arguments for the autonomy and independence of each local church body while maintaining a core unity in shared doctrine. The author also establishes the ideal of religious freedom in which religious expression and organization should be free from government interference or establishment. A valuable text for those looking to understand the history, and beliefs of Congregationalism, this book is a window into the legacy of the Pilgrims and the historical context from which the United States was founded. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331512615_0
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