Samuel June Barrows
âA Baptist Meeting-house: The Staircase to the Old Faith, the Open Door to the Newâ explores the historical and spiritual significance of Baptist meeting houses in 19th-century America. Samuel June Barrows delves into the architectural and communal aspects of these structures, examining how they served as both physical spaces and symbols of faith. The book provides insight into the evolution of religious beliefs and practices within the Baptist community, highlighting the meeting house as a pivotal point of transition. Barrows illustrates the meeting house as more than just a building; it is a testament to the enduring power of faith and community in shaping American religious life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
