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The Power of Mammon - The Market, Secularization, and New York Baptists, 1790-1922 (Hardcover)
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The Power of Mammon - The Market, Secularization, and New York Baptists, 1790-1922 (Hardcover)
Series: America's Baptists
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In The Power of Mammon, Curtis D. Johnson describes how the market
economy and market-related forces, such as the media, politics,
individualism, and consumerism, radically changed the nature of
Baptist congregational life in New York State during three
centuries. Collectively, these forces emphasized the importance of
material wealth over everything else, and these values penetrated
the thinking of Baptist ministers and laypeople alike. Beginning in
the 1820s, the pastorate turned into a profession, the laity's
influence diminished, closeknit religious fellowships evolved into
voluntary associations, and evangelism became far less effective.
Men, being the most engaged in the market, secularized the more
quickly and became less involved in church affairs. By the 1870s,
male disengagement opened the door to increased female
participation in church governance. While scientific advances and
religious pluralism also played a role, the market and its related
distractions were the primary forces behind the secularization of
Baptist life. The Power of Mammon is history from the ground up.
Unlike many denominational histories, this book emphasizes
congregational life and the importance of the laity. This focus
allows the reader to hear the voices of ordinary Baptists who
argued over a host of issues. Johnson deftly connects large social
trends with exhaustive attention to archival material, including
numerous well-chosen records preserved by forty-two New York
churches. These records include details related to membership,
discipline, finance, and institutional history. Utilizing
statistical analysis to achieve even greater clarity, Johnson
effectively bridges the gap between the particularity of church
records and the broader history of New York's Baptist churches.
Johnson's narrative of Baptist history in New York will serve as a
model for other regional studies and adds to our understanding of
secularization and its impact on American religion.
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