Benjamin Evans presents a detailed history of the early English Baptists, from their origins in the 17th century to their growth and influence in the 19th century. He discusses their key leaders, beliefs, and controversies, and how they contributed to the wider religious and social movements of their time. With extensive research and scholarship, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Baptist history. 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.