The Baptist Story: From English Sect to Global Movement

Was a text for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity Baptist history class. It is wholly inappropriate for that use. It is on a 5th grade reading level. It rambles. It jumps around incoherently. I gave up reading it and either used my own academic and historical references or use the copy in Google Books and did CTRL+F searches. My wife teaches at elementary through high school levels--she says she wouldn't even give this text to her fourth graders let alone a graduate professional degree.The book exists simply to make the publisher and the seminary money off of students.

This has help to clear some lines between Baptist movements. History can be confusing where ideas overlap. Not anymore. This is a great resource.

This book is a helpful overview of the history and beliefs of Baptists. For those who have grown up as Baptists and desire to better understand their history, or those who align themselves with the historical teachings of the baptist church, this book offers a clear, concise look into the Baptist story. History offers an opportunity to learn, that we might not repeat our mistakes and that we might carry on our heritage handed down by faithful followers of Christ. I recommend this book as an addition to any Baptist's library as a tool to learn and grow in one's service to the kingdom of God and his bride, the Church.

The Kindle version of the excellent book does not contain any of the pictures that are in the hardback version. The ebook should be pulled until updated by the publisher

By far the best book I’ve read on Baptist history. It seems to give a honest assessment of the highs and lows of the Baptist denomination. It helped me to see where it came from, where it is today, and where it is going.

Thank you!

Chute, Finn, and Haykin trace the Baptist Movement from inception to the present with the right balance of detailed account, primary sources, and the broader context of the times. Baptists have a rich heritage, and this book goes a long way in helping a new generation uncover, or even recover, its Story.

good book

Great book to understand the deep history!!! 😊

This book is perhaps one of the best introduction for understanding the history and identity of "Baptist" churches in the world,although the writer belongs the American Southern Baptist. THe book clearly focusses on the identity and priorities of the Baptist Beliefs.