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From: James Shuman <>
Subject: Re: [BRE] COB and OGBB
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 17:33:31 -0800
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During the period from approximately 1860 to 1880, there were three
points of view regarding lifestyle and mode of practice among the
German Baptist: Progressive, Conservative, and Old Order. Thus, the
"conservatives" became today's Church of the Brethren. Each point of
view had its defenders among well-known and well-respected elders in
the church.

JS


At 7:35 pm -0500 11/18/04, Dwayne Wrightsman wrote:
>Jim,
>
>Thanks for your history lesson. It was short, sweet, and to the
>point. One thing that I have never fully understood is the meaning
>of the word "conservative" to describe the Brethren who were not
>OGBB. In political terms, the OGBB seems more conservative than the
>COB.
>
>Can you or others explain what "conservative" meant at the time of
>the "great divide."
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dwayne Wrightsman
>
>

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