New volume on Baptist history and heritage
Challenge and Change: English Baptist life in the Eighteenth Century charts the development of Baptist life during an exciting and strategic period
Challenge and Change is a multi-authored work edited by Peter Morden and Stephen Copson which builds on the earlier Baptist Historical Society (BHS) volume English Baptists of the Eighteenth Century, written by Dr Raymond Brown. The new volume is dedicated to Dr Brown, in gratitude to him for his work as a Baptist historian.
Dr Morden, Acting Principal, Spurgeon’s College, said that while the new book is aimed especially at Baptist ministers and Ministers-in-Training, it is of interest to all Baptists. Worship, mission, politics, culture, family life and relationships to other Christians are all explored. 'There is much here to stimulate those who are seeking to be faithful and creative as they serve Christ today,' he said.
The launch took place on Saturday (25 March) at a study conference on the 18th-century Baptist leader, Dan Taylor, sponsored by the BHS and the Centre for Baptist History and Heritage at Regent’s Park College.
Dr Brown, formerly a Spurgeon's College principal, was at the conference in person and was presented with a copy of the book. Dr Morden paid tribute to him, not only as a historian, but also as a pastor, preacher, and college principal.
‘Dr Brown combines great scholarly gifts with a pastor’s heart and has been an example and encouragement to many’, he declared. Professor Paul Fiddes also paid tribute on behalf of Regent’s Park College.
Pictured, from left: Professor Paul Fiddes, Regent’s Park College; Dr Karen Smith, South Wales Baptist College; Dr Peter Morden, Spurgeon’s College; Dr Raymond Brown; Revd Stephen Copson, Regional Minister, Central Baptist Association
Challenge and Change: English Baptist life in the Eighteenth Century is available either through the BHS website www.baptisthistory.org.uk or direct from Steve Langford at membership@baptisthistory.clara.co.uk
The price is £25, plus postage and packing.
Baptist Times, 28/03/2017