Baptists Worldwide: Origins, Expansions, Emerging Realities
Ebook
Overview
The diverse Baptist movement goes back to the separatist wing of English puritanism. The book first describes the history and missionary expansion of this movement. It then lays out its teachings on baptism, eucharist, and ministry, its commitment to religious liberty and human rights, its socio-political involvement as well as the role of women in the church. Finally, exemplary details of Baptist existence in the local congregations and Unions/Conventions from around the world provide insight into the colorful life, work, order, and faith of a global people, held loosely together by its World Alliance. All thirty essays are written by experts in their fields from all continents.
In this outstanding volume, Geldbach utilizes the skills of an impressive and international array of Baptist scholars who know their respective traditions well. Their essays describe the history, practice, and theological diversity of Baptist communions across the globe. The book is an invaluable tool for Baptists and those who study them.
——Bill J. Leonard, Wake Forest University, emeritus
As a global family, Baptists speak with a diversity of voices and yet retain unity and identity through common core convictions and history. Baptists Worldwide is a much-needed witness to the multifaceted journey that Baptists have undertaken for four centuries. Historical and theological concerns receive balanced treatment from a collection of fine scholars and leaders, representing the full spectrum of Baptist life and cultural identity. I highly recommend this fine contribution to Baptist self-understanding.
——Lee B. Spitzer, Northern Seminary
In Baptists Worldwide, Geldbach helps weave together the story of Baptist transformation from humble origins to a truly worldwide communion while offering powerful insights from across Baptist history, doctrinal teachings, and from every continent in the world. Pastors, theologians, denominational leaders, and members of churches around the world will gain fresh insight into the work of God through the Baptist family and will be challenged again to live with missional conviction.
——Elijah Brown, general secretary and CEO, Baptist World Alliance
- Title: Baptists Worldwide: Origins, Expansions, Emerging Realities
- Authors: Erich Geldbach, Elijah Brown
- Publisher: Cascade Books
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Pages: 456
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666795882, 9781666795875, 1666795879, 9781666795868, 1666795860, 1666795887
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666795882
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2026-02-22T02:41:42Z
Erich Geldbach was University Professor of Ecumenical Studies at the Protestant Faculty of Theology of the Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. He retired in 2002 and serves on two commissions of the Baptist World Alliance.