Isbn: 9781331408475 - a circuit rider's wife (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating and intimate glimpse into the lives of Methodist circuit riders in the American South during the late 19th century, as experienced by the author, the wife of one such preacher. The author paints a vivid portrait of the religious fervor and cultural landscape of the time, where preachers like her husband were revered figures, leading their congregations through revivals, prayers, and deathbed confessions. The book provides a fascinating window into the lives of the common folk, their simple faith, and their struggles with sin and temptation. The authorââ â¢s own journey as a young wife, navigating the unfamiliar terrain of her husbandââ â¢s ministry and the stark differences between her Episcopalian upbringing and the passionate world of Methodism, adds a layer of personal and often humorous introspection to the narrative. With its candid observations on the dynamics of faith, the complexities of human nature, and the universal experience of loss and yearning for spiritual connection, this book offers an enduring and poignant look at a bygone era of American life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…