THE PRESBYTERIAN STORY

Being Presbyterian involves multiple layers of identity and connection. As Christians, Presbyterians are catholic, sharing the common heritage of ancient Christianity with all believers, of all times, in all places. Presbyterians are Protestant by conviction sharing the rich spiritual heritage of the sixteenth century and the unique contributions of the Reformed Tradition. Historically, Presbyterians are also part of the evangelical movement, embracing the legacy of the eighteenth-century revivals (awakenings) in America and Britain. Each of these historic layers is equally important to Presbyterian identity and this book will seek to underscore that reality. This is a succinct history of Christianity, including the story of Presbyterianism, that will be valuable to a larger audience than Presbyterians. Thorough, yet readable, it should find a useful place in every Presbyterian home. Luder G. Whitlock, Jr. Author of Divided We Fall