Historical Dictionary of Methodism
Scarecrow Press
2nd Edition
Published on 16. March 2005
472 pages
978-0-8108-6546-4 (ISBN)
Description
In 2003, Methodists celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of their founder, John Wesley. Today, there are more than 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. Covering the activities of this group that plays an important role in the ecumenical movement through its many social and charitable activities in world affairs, this book offers more than 400 entries that describe important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notable contributions. It also includes: a list of commonly used acronyms, chronology of historical events, introductory essay on the history of Methodism, 15-page black-and-white photo spread, bibliography, listing of important libraries and depositories of Methodist materials. The impressive list of contributors includes more than 60 specialists who are academics, administrators, pastors, and theologians.
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2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
2,19 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-8108-6546-4 (9780810865464)
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Persons
Charles Yrigoyen, Jr. is General Secretary for the General Commission on Archives and History with the United Methodist Church. He teaches history and theology at Drew University and Union Theological Seminary (NY), and has authored and co-authored several publications, including John Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life. He is on the Board of Directors of the Wesley Works Editorial Project. Susan E. Warrick is Assistant General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History, The United Methodist Church in Madison, NJ.
Content
Part 1 Editor's Foreword
Part 2 Preface
Part 3 Acronyms
Part 4 Chronology
Part 5 A Brief History of Methodism
Part 6 Photos
Part 7 DICTIONARY
Part 8 Bibliography
Part 9 Contributors
Part 2 Preface
Part 3 Acronyms
Part 4 Chronology
Part 5 A Brief History of Methodism
Part 6 Photos
Part 7 DICTIONARY
Part 8 Bibliography
Part 9 Contributors
