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Binkley - A Congregational History (Hardcover)
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Binkley - A Congregational History (Hardcover)
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What makes a Baptist church Baptist? Casual observers might be
tempted to stereotype the churches of the American South, but
scholar Andrew B. Gardner paints a portrait of one North Carolina
congregation that defies easy categorization. Established in 1958
in the college town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the Olin T.
Binkley Memorial Baptist Church immediately sought to establish a
welcoming religious community—focusing initially on bringing in
both Black and White congregants and, as ideas about inclusivity
developed, on accepting all people, regardless of identity. By
naming itself for a theologically progressive preacher and
professor, the fledgling church signaled a perspective unfamiliar
to Baptists in the South, which gave the church a radical edge. The
church’s first pastor, Robert Seymour, also possessed a
progressive vision that resonated with his congregants and pushed
them to commit to justice and equality. Soon after its founding,
the church strived to challenge inequality in segregated Chapel
Hill. Although it remained predominantly White well into the
twenty-first century, Binkley evolved to become increasingly aware
of issues of gender equality, equity, LGBTQ inclusion, and climate
justice. Addressing these issues was Binkley’s way of building
God’s kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Binkley: A
Congregational History tells the story of a single church with a
complicated past, demonstrating that, while liberal in heritage, it
operated with an unconsciously White, heteronormative worldview
that slowly evolved into a distinct expression of faith. The author
also draws on scholarship within the broader field of American
religious history to position Binkley—with all its complexities,
conflicts, and nuances—within the broader context of
twentieth-century liberal Protestantism. Perhaps most importantly,
Gardner tells the story of a place animated by a vision of
Christianity that is often overlooked or drowned out by larger and
louder Christian groups. He compellingly shows how this progressive
vision of Christianity has shaped Binkley’s commitment to its
community and beyond.
General
Imprint: |
University of Tennessee Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Andrew Gardner
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
272 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-62190-788-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-62190-788-0 |
Barcode: |
9781621907886 |
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