Through the Second Gate: Baptists in Action Among New Americans

By Charles Alvin Brooks

Book Overview

Through The Second Gate: Baptists In Action Among New Americans (1922) is a historical book written by Charles Alvin Brooks. The book explores the work of the Baptist Church in the United States in the early 20th century, specifically their efforts to reach out to and support new immigrants. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Baptist Church's work among new Americans. The first chapter provides an overview of the Baptist Church's history and mission, while the second chapter delves into the challenges faced by new immigrants in the United States. The third chapter explores the ways in which the Baptist Church worked to support new immigrants, including through the establishment of settlement houses and other community organizations. Subsequent chapters examine the work of the Baptist Church among specific immigrant groups, including Italians, Jews, and Greeks. The book also includes a chapter on the role of women in the Baptist Church's work among new Americans. Overall, Through The Second Gate provides a comprehensive and detailed look at the Baptist Church's efforts to support new immigrants in the early 20th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of immigration and the role of religious organizations in supporting new arrivals to the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167199332
• ISBN13: 9781167199332
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"