Baptist Worthies, No. 1, Roger Williams: A Series of Sketches of Distinguished Men Who Have Held and Advocated the Principles of the Baptist Denomination (1883)

Baptist Worthies, No. 1, Roger Williams is a book written by William Landels and published in 1883. The book is a series of sketches of distinguished men who have held and advocated the principles of the Baptist denomination. The first sketch in the series is about Roger Williams, a prominent Baptist theologian and founder of the colony of Rhode Island. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Williams' life, including his early years in England, his arrival in America, and his founding of Providence Plantations. It also explores Williams' religious beliefs, his advocacy for religious freedom and separation of church and state, and his contributions to the development of Baptist theology. Baptist Worthies, No. 1, Roger Williams is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Baptist denomination and the life and legacy of Roger Williams.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.