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Boyce shared the intellectual outlook of his Gentlemen Theologian peers. He affirmed. . . .the authenticity of Scripture, its defensibility as revelation using rational arguments, the competence of th … read more

In 1865 the American Baptist Publication Society, “wishing to secure a superior Catechism, adapted to the comprehension of children,” offered a prize of $300 for the best manuscript presented. Many we … read more

n his History of the Baptists, Thomas Armitage. . .included a chapter about notable American Baptist “Preachers—Educators—Authors.” In it, he provides brief biographies of eleven luminaries of that ce … read more

"... Manly made...remarks in a graduation address that he gave at Newton Theological Institution in the year before his death: the 'trophies' of the faithful minister’s 'success are not in battles won … read more

“No one can do the full work of the ministry without love for, and perpetual interest in, children,” wrote George C. Baldwin. Sarah Davis, Mary Lothrop, and Mary Blain represent in our series the chil … read more