Introvigne, Massimo

The Plymouth Brethren

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ISBN 13:: 9780190842420
author:: Introvigne, Massimo
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Oxford University Press, USA
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 21.08 x 14.22 x 2.29 centimetres
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology of Religion,
Condition:: New
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The Plymouth Brethren: A Conservative Christian Movement with a Complex History The Plymouth Brethren is a conservative, nonconformist evangelical Christian movement that originated in Dublin, Ireland in the late 1820s. Its teachings have had a significant impact on modern evangelicalism, but its origins and development have been largely overlooked. In this book, Massimo Introvigne explores the history of the Plymouth Brethren, placing it within a contemporary sociological framework. He examines the movement's emphasis on sola scriptura, its rejection of formal denominational names, and its unique approach to church doctrine and practice. The book also delves into the various branches of the movement, including the exclusive branch known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. By shedding light on the complex history of the Plymouth Brethren, Introvigne reveals how this reclusive movement has permeated the modern Christian world.

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