Readings in Baptist History compiles four centuries of notable religious documents; from John Smyth’s “The Character of the Beast†in 1609 all the way to the 2000 revision of the Southern Baptist Convention’s “Baptist Faith and Message.†This primary source Baptist history book can be used as a companion to larger history texts or stand strongly on its own.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thank you; Mr. Mamet.By Paige TernerThis book answered some questions for me about liberal Jewish philosophy- which has often puzzled me. Mr. Mamet has obviously thought much about it also and had the desire and patience to find answers. It is; as would be expected; well written. It is also well thought out. Hopefully; with Mr. Mamet's insight; we will learn to carry ourselves proudly and not be the cause of our own demise.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. For American Jews/ best book in 50 yearsBy Kilian SchneiderThe writing and ideas in this book represent the best writing on the experience of being a "JEW" in America from the 60s to the present.Thank you Mr Mamet; especially for calling out Chomsky.Book gave led a lot more empathy; compassion and understanding of President Obama - who is not mentioned in the book. It is the way DM explained the "damned of you do; damned of you don't" explanation of how one is to act when half of you family is one ethnicity.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A very well-written; intelligent book from a proud Jew...By Justin RothI became interested in David Mamet from an interview I saw with him on PBS's The Charlie Rose Show. He came across as highly intelligent in a down-to-earth kind of way and very proud of his Jewishness. This prompted me to purchase this book; The Wicked Son. In it; Mamet rails against anti-semitic ideologies; anti-semites themselves; as well as "self-hating Jews". I find his raw; unapologetic writings on this subject matter to be refreshing; especially in the current climate of divisiveness in American Jewry. This book led me to purchase and read his book The Secret Knowledge; another intelligent text about Mamet's newly realized conservatism (please see my review). This book; I highly recommend. Five out of five stars! Keep your books coming; Mamet!
