A classic history of the Baptist movement in England, tracing its roots to the early Christian church and following its development through the Reformation and beyond. Clifford explores the distinctive characteristics of Baptist theology and practice, as well as the challenges faced by Baptists in the face of persecution and opposition. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Baptist history and theology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.