The Making of the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message

The book explores the impact of Dale Moody and Ralph Elliott's controversies on the Southern Baptist Convention's re-evaluation of its doctrinal statement, the Baptist Faith and Message. It examines the 1962 Committee's revisions, highlighting how these changes subtly shifted Baptist theology. This new document aimed to reassure the conservative base while providing enough flexibility for educators to present more progressive interpretations, reflecting the ongoing tension between traditional beliefs and modern thought within the SBC.