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100	1		_aHiscox, Edward T. _q(Edward Thurston), _d1814-1901
245	1	4	_aThe Standard Manual for Baptist Churches
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-01-02
508			_aProduced by John Hagerson and Mrs. Faith Ball
520			_a"The Standard Manual for Baptist Churches" by Edward T. Hiscox is a reference guide for Baptist churches written in the late 19th century. This manual discusses the history, organization, polity, and operations of Baptist congregations, providing insights into church governance and practices. It aims to clarify the principles by which Baptist churches function, promoting understanding and adherence among both ministers and lay members. The opening of the work establishes its purpose and rationale, detailing the author's prior publications addressing church polity and their reception within churches. Hiscox emphasizes the need for a compact and affordable manual that encompasses essential features for effective church governance, especially appealing to new members and congregations. He expresses hope that this reference will help maintain good order, unity, and spiritual vitality within churches while underscoring the church's role in the broader community. Overall, it serves as a foundational text for understanding Baptist doctrine and practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBaptists -- Doctrines
653			_aBaptists -- Government
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61084
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