The Presbyterians

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In a brief, narrative survey, Balmer and Fitzmier trace the history of the Presbyterian tradition, from its roots in Europe to its manifestations in contemporary America. The six chapters cover the European origins of Presbyterianism; the growth of Presbyterianism in the Northern and Southern states during the nineteenth century; and the development of Presbyterianism in twentieth-century America. Concluding with a Chronology and Bibliographic Essay, this is an ideal text for courses in Church History, American Religious History, or American social and cultural history.

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"Balmer and Fitzmier give us The Presbyterians in the rich diversity of their American family traditions. The lively narrative style will make this compact volume especially suitable for students and teachers in colleges and seminaries."-Ronald C. White, Jr. The Huntington Library and U.C.L.A.
"This is a concise and lively account of the Presbyterian tradition in America. Balmer and Fitzmier explore its old world roots, and new world branchings, including the contribution to ecumenical discussions in the 20th century. The authors provide a manifestly useful introduction, a decidedly valuable summary."- John F. Wilson Collord Professor, Department of Religion Princeton University
.,."Balmer and Fitzmier provide a commendable introduction to the role of Presbyterians in American life."-Journal of Church and State
...Balmer and Fitzmier provide a commendable introduction to the role of Presbyterians in American life.-Journal of Church and State
A meticulously documented abridged institutional history that clearly explains schisms and reunions within American Presbyterianism, such as the Old School/New School controversies, within their wider theological and social context. It brilliantly frames the persistent place of the Westminster Standards in all church debates, both doctrinal and ethical.-Religious Studies Review
..."Balmer and Fitzmier provide a commendable introduction to the role of Presbyterians in American life."-Journal of Church and State
"A meticulously documented abridged institutional history that clearly explains schisms and reunions within American Presbyterianism, such as the Old School/New School controversies, within their wider theological and social context. It brilliantly frames the persistent place of the Westminster Standards in all church debates, both doctrinal and ethical."-Religious Studies Review

Author Bio

RANDALL BALMER is Associate Professor of Religion at Barnard College, Columbia University. He has published numerous articles in scholarly journals, and is the author of A Perfect Babel of Confusion: Dutch Religion and English Culture in the Middle Colonies (1989) and Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: A Journey into Evangelical Subculture in America