There are some good 1900 c. books on the German Baptists--who were among
those who had separate entry doors for the sexes. Despite this fact, women
were allowed to preach and play an active role in the church.

Darlene Richardson, Historian
National Cemetery Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs


-----Original Message-----
From: Joanie Evans [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 6:02 PM
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Subject: Women Divided From Men in Early Churches


I'm doing some research on a mid nineteenth century Baptist Church which has
two front entrances.  I have heard over the years that men and women entered
separate doors of churches in some denominations during the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries.  I feel that this may be true, but I don't have any
documentation on that.  This particular church has two aisles and the pews
between the two aisles are divided down the center with a partitian a little
higher than the pews, and it is flush with the floor.  Does anyone have any
references to back up this thought.  Thank you.

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