Publisher's Synopsis
The Separates: Or Strict Congregationalists Of New England is a historical account of the Separatist movement in the Congregational Church in New England during the 18th century. Written by Silas Leroy Blake and published in 1902, the book explores the origins of the Separatist movement and its impact on the religious landscape of the region. The author examines the theological differences between the Separatists and the mainstream Congregationalists, as well as the social and political factors that contributed to the growth of the movement. The book also includes biographical sketches of several prominent Separatist leaders, including Isaac Backus and Shubal Stearns. Overall, The Separates provides a detailed and insightful account of a significant religious movement in American history.With An Introduction.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.
