Modern Era

The Baptists #3

by Thomas J. Nettles

In final part of Tom Nettle's Trilogy, he traces some of the modern movements with the Baptist diaspora.Nettles looks at the downgrade in the British Church through the lenses of C.H. Spurgeon and John Clifford and the decline in America looking at the influences of A. H. Strong, E. Y. Mullins and the Baptist Modernists. Key outcomes are explored that inevitably fomulate out of Baptist theology (e.g. separation of church and state).The 'renewed contours' of the present day Baptist movement are also covered with particular reference to recent changes in the Southern Baptist Convention.This series is a triumph It serves as a neccessary addition to the story of the church

Genres: Church History, History

464 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2007

About the author

Tom Nettles (see also) is Professor of Historical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.

Reviews

[Daniel Alvers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the best book in the series that dealt with Spurgeon and alot of the modern Baptist issues. Nettle's dug deep into some good theological stuff. The final chapter is fairly epic. The conservative resurgence part is excellent as well. I liked this one the best and wish we would have covered this stuff in class. The class was pretty amazing! Nettles is a Yoda guru at Baptist History.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite of Nettles' three volumes. Very helpful in understanding more recent Baptist history and what was lost and is now being recovered.

[Ben Terry]

currently reading for class. Loving Tom Nettles.