Publisher's Synopsis
John Myles and the Founding of the First Baptist Church in Massachusetts: A Historical Address is a book written by Henry Melville King in 1905. The book is a historical account of the life and work of John Myles, a prominent Baptist minister who founded the first Baptist church in Massachusetts in the late 17th century. The book begins with a brief biography of John Myles, tracing his early life and education in Wales, his migration to America, and his eventual settlement in Massachusetts. It then goes on to describe the religious and political climate of Massachusetts at the time, with particular emphasis on the persecution faced by Baptists and other dissenters.The book then delves into the founding of the First Baptist Church in Swansea, Massachusetts, which was led by John Myles. The author describes the challenges faced by the church in its early years, including opposition from the local authorities and the difficulty of finding a suitable meeting place. The book also explores the theological beliefs of John Myles and the early Baptist church, including their rejection of infant baptism and their emphasis on individual freedom of conscience. The author argues that Myles and his followers played an important role in the development of religious liberty in America.Overall, John Myles and the Founding of the First Baptist Church in Massachusetts: A Historical Address provides a detailed and engaging account of the life and work of one of America's most important Baptist ministers, and sheds light on the history of religious dissent and freedom in early America.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.
