Democratic Religion: Freedom, Authority, and Church Discipline in the Baptist South, 1785-1900 (Religion in America)
A historical analysis of church discipline, authority, and religious freedom among Baptists in the American South from 1785 to 1900.
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This book examines the role of church discipline in shaping Baptist communities in the American South during the nineteenth century.
It explores the balance between religious freedom and institutional authority within these congregations.
The study covers the period from 1785 to 1900, highlighting changes in practice and belief over time.
Gregory A. Wills draws on historical records to analyze how discipline influenced both individual members and the broader church structure.
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