I wanted to make everyone aware of a new book this is out there. Wiliam Brackney, Professor of Baptist history at Baylor University, has recently published A Genetic History of Baptists. I think it is an excellent book. It is published by Mercer University Press. It traces the roots of Baptists in America from several different contexts. It also talks about which universities and seminaries have had the greatest effect on Baptist churches. I highly reccomend this book.
Brackney's Genetic History of Baptists
Discussion in 'Baptist History' started by Erasmus, Jan 7, 2006.
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From the Mercer Press page:
Joe, or anyone, have you read Shurden's "The Baptist Identity"? Is there any comparison between the two? I was disappointed with Dr. Shurden's attempt to define the essence of what constitutes being a Baptist. Seems his time scope and content pool were too narrow or small. It appears William Brackney's research for this book is broader and deeper. -
According to Fisher Humphreys' book review, Brackney finds that all Baptists display the following characteristics:
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Shurden's book is quite a bit weaker than Brackney's. I believe the best book Shurden wrote was Not a Silent People. Even though Brackney's book is strong and more up to date, I still prefer McBeth. I think McBeth understands the Southern Baptist mindset better than Brackney who is a northern Baptist. I also gave Brackney a strong review in the Midwestern Baptist Theological Journal. Have your read any of Bill Leonard's new books?
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No. I have Dictionary of Baptists in America, of which he was chief editor. But I understand he also has a book entitled Baptists in America. Did he work of Encyclopedia of Religion in the South as well?
I found a review of Baptist Ways here:
http://www.centerforbaptiststudies.org/bulletin/2003/september.htm#SPECIAL
Some might find it interesting.