Historical Dictionary of Methodism

AvCharles Yrigoyen Jr.,Susan E. Warrick

Inbunden, Engelska, 2013

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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 God's 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.

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Utgivningsdatum:2013-11-07
Mått:160 x 237 x 42 mm
Vikt:903 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
Antal sidor:524
Upplaga:3
Förlag:Scarecrow Press
ISBN:9780810878938
Utmärkelser:Winner of Saddlebag Selection of the Historical Society of The United Methodist Church, Best book on United Methodist History, Biography, Theology, Polity 2013

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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.

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With the assistance of 20 additional contributors, the editors of the two earlier editions of this dictionary offer a third edition 71 pages longer than the second (CH, Sep'05, 43-0020), updating readers' understanding of Methodism by revising, adding, and deleting entries. New entries include 'Africa University,' 'Architecture and Buildings,' 'Calvinism,' 'Willis Collins,' 'Nuelsen, John Louis,' 'Pakistan, Methodist Church of,' 'Perseverance of the Saints,' 'Piety,' 'Polity,' 'Predestination,' and 'Rupp, E. Gordon.' The general entries allow for Methodist interpretations of the topics. Statistics have been updated. The book includes a chronology from 1703 (birth of John Wesley) to 2012; an introduction (a brief history of the Methodist movement around the world, barely revised); topical entries for significant persons, places, events, documents, ideas, concepts, and church organizations; and an extensive bibliography. The bibliography emphasizes biographies and autobiographies of famous Methodist persons and includes a brief list of websites. More black-and-white illustrations are included than in the second edition. . . .This will be a useful book for all libraries collecting reference works on Christian denominations. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers.