Baptists through the Centuries

David Bebbington is one of our finest historians, and he has given us here a superb overview of the Baptist movement, from its Reformation roots to its global reach.

~Timothy George, Founding Dean, Beeson Divinity School, and general editor of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture

David Bebbington has placed us all in his debt by producing this volume.

~Keith G. Jones, Journal of European Baptist Studies

In Baptists through the Centuries, the distinguished University of Stirling (UK) professor further solidifies his already established reputation for careful scholarship, astute interpretation, and compelling storylines...Bebbington offers the necessary resources for understanding the tradition's complex historical roots, as well as the meandering pathways that have characterized denomination life for 400 years.

~Renewing Minds

A welcomed addition to the field of Baptist studies.

~Pamela R. Durso, Baptist History & Heritage

David Bebbington's well-earned reputation as a brilliant historian is certainly confirmed with this fine overview of Baptist history and practices. Bebbington's work will provide students with a timely, balanced, and insightful guide for generations to come.

~David S. Dockery, President, Trinity International University

Conversations about Baptist identity too often generate more heat than light. This book is a happy exception, telling the Baptist story with great insight and clarity.

~Choice

The scope of [Bebbington's] coverage in just 300 pages is breathtaking. If you read only one book on the Baptists, this is the one for you.

~Richard V. Pierard, International Bulletin of Missionary Research

Bebbington’s careful work and attempt to categorize and define the diverse family called Baptists is laudable and worthy of commendation.

~Jason G. Duesing, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Bebbington is a wise guide...This judicious and insightful account of Baptist history is to be commended.

~John Briggs, President of the Baptist Hictorical Society, Baptist Quarterly

This book offers a world view and combines the fairly familiar with the surprisingly little known. It shows a remarkably vigorous community of faith throughout the world.

~David Salter, Congregational History Society Magazine

Overall, Baptists Through the Centuries: A History of a Global People is an outstanding and organised presentation of the broad sweep of Baptist history. This second edition includes three new chapters on Baptist developments in Latin America, Nigeria and Nagaland, making this already excellent resource even more up-to-date and useful to a wide readership.

~Thomas Bergen, Journal of European Baptist Studies