Dawn and Doyens of Christianity in Australia, The

“My purpose, firstly, is to trace the progress of Christianity from the arrival of the initial ‘low church’ Anglican evangelicals and Methodists, to the arrival of the Presbyterians, Baptists, and other church groups, highlighting the significant contributors (Doyens) and some of the events that shaped a Christian society in Australia. Secondly, I touch on some of the doctrinal disputes in the 19th and early 20th Centuries that led to the establishment of several Presbyterian groups. Of particular interest to this author is the damage caused by events leading up to the constitutional crisis in the Free Church of Scotland in 1892/1893 and 1900, and the impact that had in Australia.
It is important that the history of Australia’s rich Christian heritage is made available to a new generation of readers in a readable and engaging format, in the hope that they too may seek to be reconciled to God through Jesus Christ and be called to repentance and belief in the saving efficacy of the atoning sacrifice of God’s Beloved Son.” – From the Author

“Calvin MacKenzie has provided a wide-angled snapshot of the often chequered and colourful history of Christianity in Australia, from its earliest rise to the late 20th Century. Personal reflections and biblical commentary add to the incisive focus on significant figures whom the Lord raised up as a cloud of witnesses. 
The resulting tapestry is a record of divine grace in numerous lives and congregations still alive in spite of the overhanging clouds in the foreground. Identifying the roots of the present-day defection from Reformed Calvinism, the historical knowledge and training of a living commentator show vividly the need in every age to earnestly contend for the faith. 
Surveying the gallery of Christian men and women who strove to walk in the old paths, esteemed by only too few in the modern-day Australian church, will give readers ample argument why they should take the prophet’s advice and ask for these and walk therein.” – Rev. David Campbell

Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Part One: Christianity and the First Fleet
Chapter 1: Beginnings.
Chapter 2: Richard Johnson: Background and Beliefs.
Chapter 3: Richard Johnson: Evangelicalism and Opposition.
Chapter 4: Richard Johnson: Chaplain of New South Wales.
Chapter 5: Richard Johnson: Return to Britain and Legacy.
Chapter 6: Samuel Marsden: Background and Voyage to New South Wales.
Chapter 7: Samuel Marsden: Assistant Chaplain and Magistrate
Part Two: Christianity in the Colony of New South Wales from 1800 to 1830
Chapter 1: Missionaries Arrive.
Chapter 2: Civility, Morality, Christianity and Roman Catholicism.
Chapter 3: The Methodists.
Chapter 4: The Presbyterians.
Chapter 5: Marsden and Macquarie.
Chapter 6: The Bush Parson, the Archdeacons and the First Bishop.
Chapter 7: The Baptists. Conclusion of Part Two.
Part Three: Presbyterian Disputes and Divisions, mid 1800s – mid 1900s
Chapter 1: Becoming Established.
Chapter 2: Evangelicals and Moderates in the Home Church.
Chapter 3: Disruption Ripples in the Colonies.
Chapter 4: The Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia.
Chapter 5: Decline, Compromise and Union: Loosening the Moorings; Drifting Away; On the High Seas of Error; A Small Boat Sailing Against the Tide; Sailing into Union.
Chapter 6: The PCEA, the Reconstituted Synod and Further Union.
Chapter 7: The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland (FPCS).
Chapter 8: The Effect of the Free Presbyterian Protest Abroad.
Chapter 9: Closer Free Presbyterian Ties.
Chapter 10: The Kidd and Shaw Families.
Chapter 11: The Effect of Liberals/Modernists on the Presbyterian Church of Australia. Chapter 12: Reaction Against Modernism: The Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC); The Presbyterian Reformed Church (PRC).
Conclusion
Appendices
1. Johnson’s Books
2. Chronology of the First and Second Fleets.
3. Table of Governors of NSW from 1788 to 1901.
4. The Separation of the Colony of NSW.
5. The Basis of Union and Signed Formula Between the Synods of NSW and Eastern Australia and the Rev. R.S. Patterson of Pyrmont, 1864.
6. Declaration of Union Between the Synod of Australia and the Presbyterian Church of NSW, 1864.
7. Protest of Revs William McIntyre and James McCulloch, November 1864.
8. Woodford Dale Communion Season.
9. Rev. Duncan MacKenzie Mission Report.
10. Death Notice of Thomas Richard Kidd.
11. Death Notice and Obituary of Rev. Walter Scott.
12. Obituary of Mrs Janet Shaw.
13. Obituary of Mrs Flora Kidd.
14. Obituaries of Hugh and John Grant.
15. Death Notice and Obituary of Mrs Catherine Grant.
16. Obituary of Alexander Kidd.
17. Obituary of Mrs Jessie Scott.
18. Obituary of James D. Kidd.
19. Obituary of Thomas Richmond Kidd.
20. Obituary of Miss Flora Shaw.
21. Obituary of Donald J. Shaw, Miss Irene Bailey and Alistair Shaw
Index
Bibliography
About the Author

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