Publisher's Synopsis
""A Handbook Of The Community Church Movement In The United States"" is a historical text written by David Roy Piper in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Community Church Movement in the United States, which emerged in the early 20th century as a response to the changing social and religious landscape of America.Piper's book explores the origins and development of the Community Church Movement, which sought to create a new type of religious community that was inclusive, democratic, and focused on social justice. The author examines the key figures and organizations that played a role in the movement's growth, as well as the theological and philosophical ideas that underpinned its beliefs and practices.Throughout the book, Piper provides detailed case studies of individual Community Churches and their impact on their local communities. He also explores the challenges and controversies that the movement faced, including criticisms from traditional religious institutions and debates over the role of women and minorities in church leadership.Overall, ""A Handbook Of The Community Church Movement In The United States"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion and the evolution of progressive social movements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
