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Publication
Atlanta, GA: John Knox Press, 1983
Physical description
ix, 190 p.; 21 cm
Notes
"This readable and entertaining history expands the works of the previous historians in a refreshing account of the parallel development of religious life and society in Kentucky. The enlightening journey into the past brings to life the pioneering days of the church in land of the bluegrass. Features of the people who were instrumental in establishing the workings and mission of the church -- Gideon Blackburn, James McChord, William Sheppard, Lucy McGowan, John C. Young, Mary D. Irvine, Robert J. Breckenridge. Weeks also relates the Kentucky church development to national and international life -- American revival movements, the emergent denominations, the mission of the church. Conversational, uncomplicated, thorough, and accurate, Kentucky Presbyterians is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the history of the church. This book was planned, written, and published as part of the celebration of the Kentucky Presbyterian Bicentennial.
CONTENTS:
Introduction: The Structure of Kentucky Presbyterianism.
I. FRONTIER
1. Beginnings.
— First Settlers.
— First Pastors.
— Pioneer Life.
2. Organization.
— First Congregations and Sessions.
— Transylvania Presbytery.
— Synod of Kentucky.
3. The Great Revival.
— The Roots of Revival.
— Spread of the Revival.
— Presbyterias Reactions.
II. BORDER.
4. Border Conflicts.
— Congregations and Insitutions.
— Slavery and Anti-Slavery.
— Old and New Schools.
5. Civil War.
— Union and Strife.
— Breckinridge vs. Robinson.
— Declaration and Testimony.
— The Cumberland Alternatives.
6. Reconstruction Realignments.
— Into the Southern Church.
— Walnut Church Case, Etc.
— Centre College and Danville Seminary.
III. HEARTLAND.
7 Into Heartland Presbyterianism.
— Church Programs.
— Circles, Presbyterials, Synodicals.
— Central University and Louisville Seminary.
— Long Pastorates.
— Revivals and Colonies.
8. Into All Kentucky.
— E.O. Guerrant.
— Other Evangelists an Efforts.
— Presbyterian Community Center.
— Louisa M. Woosley.
9. Toward Union.
— The Cumberland Merger.
— United Institutions.
— Union Congregations.
— Suburban Congregations.
— Common Witness.
Notes.
Index.
CONTENTS:
Introduction: The Structure of Kentucky Presbyterianism.
I. FRONTIER
1. Beginnings.
— First Settlers.
— First Pastors.
— Pioneer Life.
2. Organization.
— First Congregations and Sessions.
— Transylvania Presbytery.
— Synod of Kentucky.
3. The Great Revival.
— The Roots of Revival.
— Spread of the Revival.
— Presbyterias Reactions.
II. BORDER.
4. Border Conflicts.
— Congregations and Insitutions.
— Slavery and Anti-Slavery.
— Old and New Schools.
5. Civil War.
— Union and Strife.
— Breckinridge vs. Robinson.
— Declaration and Testimony.
— The Cumberland Alternatives.
6. Reconstruction Realignments.
— Into the Southern Church.
— Walnut Church Case, Etc.
— Centre College and Danville Seminary.
III. HEARTLAND.
7 Into Heartland Presbyterianism.
— Church Programs.
— Circles, Presbyterials, Synodicals.
— Central University and Louisville Seminary.
— Long Pastorates.
— Revivals and Colonies.
8. Into All Kentucky.
— E.O. Guerrant.
— Other Evangelists an Efforts.
— Presbyterian Community Center.
— Louisa M. Woosley.
9. Toward Union.
— The Cumberland Merger.
— United Institutions.
— Union Congregations.
— Suburban Congregations.
— Common Witness.
Notes.
Index.