Taking Heaven by Storm
Methodism and the Rise of Popular Christianity in America
Published on 23. April 1998
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-19-510452-3 (ISBN)
Description
Following the Revolutionary War, American Methodism grew at an astonishing rate, rising from fewer than 1000 members in 1770 to over 250,000 by 1820. John H. Wigger seeks to explain the puzzle of this remarkable growth, offering a provocative reassessment of the role of popular religion in American life. Wigger argues that in the post-Revolutionary years Methodism's style, tone, and agenda worked their way deep into the fabric of American life, influencing all other mass religious movements that would follow, and many facets of American life not directly connected to the church as well.
Reviews / Votes
Wigger's monograph not only contributes substantially to our understanding of the extraordinarily rapid development of Methodism after the Revolution, but also demonstrates the part religion has played in American social development. ... demonstrates that religious development is intertwined with the social context within which it takes place. ... admirable study. * Colin Bonwick, Journal of Ecclesiastical History, Vol 50 no 4 October 1999 * Professor Wigger ... writes with clarity and penetration and for the scholar there are 60 pages of footnotes! ... a fascinating survey which I heartily commend. * Methodist Recorder *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Illustrations
halftones
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
615 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-510452-3 (9780195104523)
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E-Book
02/1998
1st Edition
OUP eBook
€129.99
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