The Heritage of American Methodism
Title | The Heritage of American Methodism PDF eBook |
Author | Kenneth C. Kinghorn |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 184 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN |
The Heritage of American Methodism traces the grand legacy of American Methodism and shows how it became such a leading influence in the life of the nation. The drama of Methodism in America stands out as one of the most fascinating stories in the history of Christianity. This volume highlights the main reasons for this astonishing success and shows how the vitality of the Wesleyan way can be recovered. This illustrated history of American Methodism is presented for non-specialists in a beautifully designed, full-color format. Key Features: - A user-friendly, informative, and spell-binding account showing the impact of inspirational characters resounding today - Outstanding full-color photos and illustrations throughout - Portrays common links within the United Methodist Church and the unfolding drama of each conference - An attractive hardcover, "coffee-table" book Key Benefits: - Readers get the benefit of the history of American Methodism from a well-known expert - Can be used to help leaders prepare for classes on Methodism - An excellent gift for both young people and adults - Helps readers understand the challenges of tomorrow and the applications for the turbulence of life today
The Story of American Methodism
Title | The Story of American Methodism PDF eBook |
Author | Frederick Abbott Norwood |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 448 |
Release | 1974 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780687396412 |
Traces the history of Methodism from the eighteenth-century Wesleyan movement through successive stages of theological development to its role in today's ecumenical movement
The Cambridge Companion to American Methodism
Title | The Cambridge Companion to American Methodism PDF eBook |
Author | Jason E. Vickers |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | 411 |
Release | 2013-10-07 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1107008344 |
A comprehensive introduction to various forms of American Methodism, exploring the beliefs and practices around which the lives of these churches have revolved.
American Methodism
Title | American Methodism PDF eBook |
Author | Jean Miller Schmidt |
Publisher | Abingdon Press |
Total Pages | 578 |
Release | 2012-10-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1426765177 |
In this engaging and artful overview, Russell Richey, Kenneth Rowe, and Jean Miller Schmidt, some of Methodism’s most respected teachers, give readers a vivid picture of soulful terrain of the Methodist experience in America. The authors highlight key themes and events that continue to shape the Church. Knowing their history, Methodists are better positioned, prepared, and inspired for faithful witness and holy living.
Methodism and the Shaping of American Culture
Title | Methodism and the Shaping of American Culture PDF eBook |
Author | Nathan O. Hatch |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 360 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN |
Collected works on the history of Methodism in America.
The Methodist Experience in America Volume 2
Title | The Methodist Experience in America Volume 2 PDF eBook |
Author | Russell E. Richey |
Publisher | Abingdon Press |
Total Pages | 727 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0687246733 |
This Sourcebook, part of a two-volume set, The Methodist Experience in America, contains documents from between 1760 and 1998 pertaining to the movements constitutive of American United Methodism.
Wesley and the People Called Methodists
Title | Wesley and the People Called Methodists PDF eBook |
Author | Richard P. Heitzenrater |
Publisher | Abingdon Press |
Total Pages | 352 |
Release | 2013-08-20 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1426765533 |
This second edition of Richard P. Heitzenrater's groundbreaking survey of the Wesleyan movement is the story of the many people who contributed to the theology, organization, and mission of Methodism. This updated version addresses recent research from the past twenty years; includes an extensive bibliography; and fleshes out such topics as the means of grace; Conference: "Large" Minutes: Charles Wesley: Wesley and America; ordination; prison ministry; apostolic church; music; children; Susanna and Samuel Wesley; the Christian library; itinerancy; connectionalism; doctrinal standards; and John Wesley as historian, Oxford don, and preacher.