United Methodism in America: A Compact History - Softcover

McEllhenney, John G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0687431700 ISBN 13: 9780687431700

Publisher: Abingdon Press, 1992

Synopsis

This convenient volume offers a panoramic view of the forces and personalities that shaped The United Methodist Church in the United States. Three noted United Methodist historians provide laypersons with a brief history of The United Methodist Church. They skillfully trace the church's origins, beginning with a look at the renewal movement that led to the early denominations within Wesleyanism. They continue through the Second Great Awakening, the periods of slavery and the Civil War, the mergers and unions of the twentieth century, the causes championed by United Methodism, and more.

About this title

About the Author:

Charles Yrigoyen, Jr., a retired clergy member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference has been a local church pastor, college teacher and chaplain, and for twenty-four years the General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and history. He has taught at five theological seminaries and has written or edited eight books and numerous articles.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0687431700
• ISBN 13: 9780687431700
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176