This meticulously researched book tells the story of John Smyth, a 17th-century Englishman who founded a group of Baptists known as the General Baptists. Drawing on a range of historical sources, including Smyth's own writings, Henry Martyn Dexter paints a vivid picture of the man and his times, as well as shedding light on the early history of the Baptist movement.
In this essay, Henry Martyn Dexter argues that the case for women's suffrage is both morally and logically compelling. He appeals to common sense and to the principles of democracy to make his case, and presents a persuasive argument that remains relevant to this day.
A Hand-Book of Congregationalism is a history of the Congregationalist movement in America. Written by Henry Martyn Dexter, a prominent Congregationalist minister and historian, this book provides insight into the origins and development of one of America's oldest and most influential religious traditions.
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