God's other children

By Richard L. Greaves

Book Description

In the turbulent decades following 1660, when the monarchy and established Church of Ireland reclaimed power, diverse Protestant communities found themselves navigating an increasingly challenging religious landscape. Richard L. Greaves presents a comprehensive examination of how these faith communities—Scottish and English Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Baptists, and the Society of Friends—sustained their spiritual practices and community bonds under mounting pressure.

This scholarly work illuminates the resilience of religious conviction in the face of institutional opposition. Greaves traces the internal development of these nonconformist groups as they adapted their worship, governance, and community life while maintaining their distinct theological identities. The narrative reveals how ordinary believers preserved their spiritual traditions despite external constraints, offering insights into the enduring power of faith communities to sustain themselves through adversity.

Beyond documenting religious practices, the book explores the complex relationships between civil authorities, the restored state church, and these dissenting communities. Readers will discover how different groups navigated political pressures while remaining true to their spiritual convictions, providing timeless lessons about maintaining authentic faith in challenging circumstances.

Spanning from the Restoration through the early eighteenth century, this detailed historical account offers valuable perspectives on religious freedom, community solidarity, and the courage required to practice one's beliefs when faced with institutional resistance. The work serves as both historical documentation and inspiration for understanding how spiritual communities endure and thrive.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~13 hours)

📄 Length: 472 pages

What You'll Discover

✓ Explore Society of Friends
✓ Explore Presbyterian church, history
✓ Explore Church and state
✓ Explore Church and state, ireland
✓ Explore Society of friends, history
✓ Explore Church history
✓ Explore Presbyterian Church
✓ Explore Ireland, church history

Topics Covered

Society of Friends Presbyterian church, history Church and state Church and state, ireland Society of friends, history Church history Presbyterian Church Ireland, church history Religious Dissenters Dissenters, Religious History