A Faithful Account Of The Discipline Professed And Practiced In The Churches Of New England: With Interspersed And Instructive Reflections On The Disc (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437083996)

""A Faithful Account Of The Discipline Professed And Practiced In The Churches Of New England: With Interspersed And Instructive Reflections On The Discipline Of The Primitive Churches"" is a book written by Cotton Mather in 1726. The book provides a detailed description of the discipline that was followed by the churches in New England during the 17th and 18th centuries. Mather's work is based on his own observations and experiences as a minister in the Puritan community. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which discusses a different aspect of church discipline. Mather covers topics such as the role of the minister in the church, the importance of church membership, and the process of church discipline. He also provides a historical perspective by examining the discipline of the primitive churches, drawing parallels between their practices and those of the New England churches.Throughout the book, Mather provides reflections on the importance of discipline in maintaining a strong and faithful community. He emphasizes the need for strict adherence to church rules and regulations, and argues that discipline is necessary to ensure the spiritual health and well-being of the congregation.Overall, ""A Faithful Account Of The Discipline Professed And Practiced In The Churches Of New England"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Puritan community in America, and provides insight into the religious practices and beliefs of the time.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.

Author: Cotton Mather
ISBN-10: 1437083994
ISBN-13: 9781437083996
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d