Historical Dictionary of Methodism (eBook)

Susan E. Warrick, Charles Yrigoyen (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2013 | 3., Third Edition
524 Seiten
Scarecrow Press (Verlag)
978-0-8108-7894-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Methodism is growing, both in numbers and influence, according to the World Methodist Council there are 78 Methodist, Wesleyan, and related Uniting and United churches representing over 80 million people in more than 130 nations. There are clear reasons for its success. Among them are commitment to evangelize and nurture people with the message of Gods presence, love, and direction. That includes an appreciation for, and practice of, the holistic nature of the Wesleyan tradition which involves faith nurtured in the biblical narrative, disciplined personal and communal spirituality and holy living, vibrant preaching, worship, and fellowship, and a faith which rejoices in personal and social reform. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Methodism presents the history of Methodism through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important institutions and events, doctrines and activities, and especially persons who have contributed to the church and also broader society in the three centuries since it was founded. This book is an ideal access point for students, researchers, or anyone interested in the history of the Methodist Church.

Autor

Charles Yrigoyen, Jr. was the general secretary for the General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church for many years. He taught history and theology at Drew University and Union Theological Seminary and presently Lancaster Theological Seminary, and has authored and coauthored several publications including John Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life.Susan E. Warrick was the assistant general secretary of the General Commision on Archives of the United Methodist Church for many years. Along with Dr. Yrigoyen, she coordinated and partially wrote the first, second and third editions of this work.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.11.2013
• Reihe/Serie: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
• Zusatzinfo: 32 Illustrations including: - 32 Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft
• Schlagworte: Methodism • Religion
• ISBN-10: 0-8108-7894-1 / 0810878941
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8108-7894-5 / 9780810878945