John Odlin of Exeter and the threat to congregational peace and order in northern New England: Historical New Hampshire/ Douglas K. Fidler.
- Title:
- John Odlin of Exeter and the threat to congregational peace and order in northern New England: Historical New Hampshire/ Douglas K. Fidler.
- Author:
- Fidler, Douglas K.
- Call Number:
- 977.8 N5321h
- Publication Information:
- Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical Society, 2000.
- Physical Description:
- p. 6-24.
- Source:
- Vol. 55, No. 1 & 2 (Spring-Summer 2000) Historical New Hampshire.
- Description:
- John Odlin, a Congregationalist minister, led conservative church members in northern New England against religious enthusiasts in the 1740's. Odlin opposed the ideas of Great Awakening leader George Whitefield. He also resisted efforts of some members of his own congregation to break away and establish their own church. Odlin's defense of tradition led him in 1747 to form a New Hampshire association of ministers and to take steps toward a new type of church structure. Although Odlin was generally successful in maintaining some traditional practices, his struggles with the Exeter Separatists contributed lto the end of requirements that taxpayers support a single church.
- Language:
- English.
- Subjects:
- Freedom of religion. , Great Awakening. , Congregational churches.
- Locations:
- United States Church history to 1775.
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