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The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Differences is unavailable, but you can change that!

Do you ever wonder what the difference is between one denomination and another? Why are there so many kinds of Baptist or Presbyterian or Lutheran churches? Where do those names come from, anyway? You can find answers in this concise but comprehensive guide. Learn about the leaders, teachings, and history of most of the church families in America. In addition to membership statistics, you’ll...

planted, and the movement grew rapidly. One Congregationalist who impacted his own time and whose influence continues even today is Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758), the greatest intellect to ever emerge among Congregational churches. He played a leading role in the First Great Awakening in the 1730s and 1740s. Congregationalists certainly played a major role in American history. Some of the New England Congregationalists were leaders in the American Revolution (1775–1783). As well, Congregationalists were involved