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Order and Ardor: The Revival Spirituality of Oliver Hart and the Regular Baptists in EighteenthCentury South Carolina,New
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The first booklength study of the vital role Regular Baptists played in creating the modern Southern Baptist denominationThe origins of the Southern Baptist Convention, the world's largest Protestant denomination, is most often traced back to the colorful, revivalist Separate Baptist movement that rose out of the Great Awakening in the mid1700s. During that same period the American South was likewise home to the oftenoverlooked Regular Baptists, who also experienced a remarkable revitalization and growth. Regular Baptists combined a concern for orderly doctrine and church life with the ardor of George Whitefield's evangelical awakening. In Order and Ardor, Eric C. Smith examines the vital role of Regular Baptists through the life of Oliver Hart, pastor of First Baptist Church in Charleston, South Carolina, a prominent patriot during the American Revolution, and one of the most important pioneers of American Baptists and American evangelicalism.In this first booklength study of Hart's life and ministry, Smith reframes Regular Baptists as belonging to an influential revival movement that contributed significantly to creating the modern Southern Baptist denomination, challenging the widely held perception that they resisted the Great Awakening. During Hart's thirtyyear service as the pastor of First Baptist Church, the Regular Baptists incorporated evangelical and revivalist values into their existing doctrine. Hart encouraged cooperative missions and education across the South, founding the Charleston Baptist Association in 1751 and collaborating with leaders of other denominations to spread evangelical revivalism.Order and Ardor analyzes the most intense, personal experience of revival in Hart's ministryan awakening among the youths of his own congregation in 1754 through the emergence of a vibrant thirst for religious guidance and a concern for their own souls. This experience was a testimony to Hart's revival pietythe push for evangelical Calvinism. It reinforced his evangelical activism, hallmarks of the Great Awakening that appear prominently in Hart's diaries, letters, sermon manuscripts, and other remaining documents.Extensively researched and written with clarity, Order and Ardor offers an enlightened view of eighteenthcentury Regular Baptists. Smith contextualizes Hart's life and development as a man of faith, revealing the patterns and priorities of his personal spirituality and pastoral ministry that identify him as a critically important evangelical revivalist leader in the colonial lower South.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Order and Ardor'? A: The book focuses on the role of Regular Baptists, particularly through the life of Oliver Hart, in shaping the modern Southern Baptist denomination during the 18th century.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Order and Ardor'? A: The author of 'Order and Ardor' is Eric C. Smith.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Order and Ardor'? A: The book was published on August 15, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does 'Order and Ardor' have? A: The book contains 162 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Order and Ardor' have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What historical context does 'Order and Ardor' explore? A: The book explores the revitalization and growth of Regular Baptists during the 18th century in South Carolina, particularly in relation to the Great Awakening.
- Q: Does 'Order and Ardor' include primary sources from Oliver Hart? A: Yes, the book analyzes Hart's diaries, letters, and sermon manuscripts, providing insights into his life and ministry.
- Q: Is 'Order and Ardor' suitable for those interested in American religious history? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for readers interested in American religious history, particularly the development of the Baptist denomination.
- Q: What themes are discussed in 'Order and Ardor'? A: Themes include revivalism, evangelicalism, cooperative missions, and the integration of doctrine and church life among Regular Baptists.
- Q: Can 'Order and Ardor' serve as an academic resource? A: Yes, the book is extensively researched and can serve as a valuable academic resource for studies on Baptist history and American evangelicalism.