Tracks and Traces: Baptist Identity in Church and Theology

by Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of Research Paul S Fiddes

This is a comprehensive, yet unusual, book on the faith and life of Baptist Christians. It explores a Baptist understanding of the church, ministry, sacraments, and mission from a thoroughly theological perspective. In a series of interlinked essays, the author relates Baptist identity to a theology of covenant, and to participation in the communion of the triune God. The book thus surveys the "tracks" of heritage, giving a solid historical background to each of the major themes, while at the same time offering "traces" of possible paths for the future, based on a tracing out of a vision of God.

Genres: Theology, Church

342 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would rate this really high in the category of books on Baptist Identity, but it deserves a middle of the road rating when compared with normal books. Paul Fiddes is a good Trinitarian theologian and there are many beautiful passages. I also like that as a Baptist, he doesn't just present bastardized ordinances but conceives of the Lord's supper and Baptism sacramentally.