The Creeds and Platforms of Congregationalism

by Williston Walker

Book Overview

Congregationalism has always accorded large liberty to local churches in their interpretation of doctrine and polity. Its creeds are not exclusively binding, and its platforms have always been held to be open to revision. They have been witness to the faith and practice of the churches rather than tests for subscription. But by reason of this liberty a colletion of Congregational creeds and platforms illustrates the history of the body whose expressions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597521531
• ISBN13: 9781597521536
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 612 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.0"