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Landmarkism
Landmarkism, sometimes called Baptist bride theology, is a Baptist ecclesiology that emerged in the mid-19th century in the American South. It upholds the perpetuity theory of Baptist origins, which asserts an unbroken continuity and exclusive legitimacy of the Baptist movement since the apostolic period. Landmarkists hold a firm belief in the exclusive validity of Baptist churches and view non-Baptist liturgical forms and practices as invalid. This perspective caused significant controversy and division within the Baptist community, leading to intense debates and numerous schisms. History The movement began in the American South in 1851, shaped by James R. Graves of Tennessee, and Ben M. Bogard of Arkansas. The movement was a reaction to religious progressivism earlier in the century. At the time it arose, its proponents claimed Landmarkism was a return to what Baptists had previously believed, while scholars since then have claimed it was "a major departure." In 1859, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An Old Landmark Re-Set
Landmarkism, sometimes called Baptist bride theology, is a Baptists in the United States, Baptist ecclesiology that emerged in the mid-19th century in the Southern United States, American South. It upholds the perpetuity theory of Baptist origins, which asserts an Baptist successionism, unbroken continuity and exclusive legitimacy of the Baptist movement since the Apostolic Age, apostolic period. Landmarkists hold a firm belief in the exclusive validity of Baptist churches and view non-Baptist liturgical forms and practices as invalid. This perspective caused significant controversy and division within the Baptist community, leading to intense debates and numerous schisms. History The movement began in the American South in 1851, shaped by James Robinson Graves, James R. Graves of Tennessee, and Ben M. Bogard of Arkansas. The movement was a reaction to Progressive Christianity, religious progressivism earlier in the century. At the time it arose, its proponents claimed Landmarki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
