History of the Reformed Church in the United States 1725–1792

by James Isaac Good

Publisher:

Daniel Miller

, 1899

Overview

James I. Good’s History of the Reformed Church in the United States 1725–1792 begins with a thorough introduction describing the missionary efforts in the 16th century to North and South America. Good’s History then covers the years, events, and people who formed the early American Reformed Church until just after the American Revolution.

Key Features

• Examination of the missionary efforts in the 16th century
• Exploration of the years, events, and people who formed the early American Reformed Church
• Illustrations and appendixes

Praise for the Print Edition

Epoch making for its subject.

—Presbyterian and Reformed Review

A careful perusal of the work will convince the reader that the author follows the natural course of events in narrating the trials of the founders of the church, not only in their own land, but especially in the new home which they found on this side of the Atlantic.

—The American Journal of Theology

This book will, undoubtedly, remain the great authority on the subject.

—The Literary Era

This is one of those historical sketches which everyone who wishes accurately to understand the present development of the different denominations in this country should read.

—The Independent

Product Details

• Title: History of the Reformed Church in the United States 1725–1792
• Author: James I. Good
• Publisher: Daniel Miller
• Publication Date: 1899
• Pages: 701

About James Isaac Good

James Isaac Good (1850 – 1924) was an American Reformed church clergyman and historian, born at York, Pennsylvania He graduated at Lafayette College in 1872 and at Union Theological Seminary in 1875. For thirty years 1875-1905), his pastorates were in Pennsylvania. Later, he held a position at the Central Theological Seminary, and was elected president of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States.