A scholarly work that traces the development of Baptist beliefs and practices in England from the 16th century to the present day. The author, a Baptist minister and historian, presents a thorough analysis of the controversies and debates that shaped the Baptist movement and its impact on English society. This book is an essential reference for scholars of religious history and anyone interested in the evolution of English Protestantism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.