History Of The Shaftsbury Baptist Association, 1781-1853

The book ""History of the Shaftsbury Baptist Association, 1781-1853: With Some Account of the Association Formed From It"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Shaftsbury Baptist Association, which existed from 1781 to 1853. Written by Stephen Wright, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the Association's origins, development, and eventual dissolution. The Shaftsbury Baptist Association was a group of Baptist churches in southern Vermont and western Massachusetts that came together to promote religious and social unity among their congregations. The book explores the Association's early years, including its formation, the establishment of new churches, and the challenges it faced in its early years. The author also delves into the Association's later years, including its expansion into neighboring states and its involvement in the abolitionist movement. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Association's role in the religious and social history of the region, including its impact on the development of Baptist churches in the area. In addition to the history of the Shaftsbury Baptist Association, the book also provides information on the Association formed from it. This association, which was established after the dissolution of the Shaftsbury Baptist Association, continued to promote the values and beliefs of its predecessor. Overall, ""History of the Shaftsbury Baptist Association, 1781-1853: With Some Account of the Association Formed From It"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Baptist churches in the United States, particularly in the New England region. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed and engaging account of the Shaftsbury Baptist Association and its legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.