9781333466985 - A Portraiture of Methodism: Being an Impartial View of the Rise, Progress, Doctrines, Discipline, and Manners of the Wesleyan Methodists; In a Series of Letters, Ad... (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 is a vivid historical portrait of the origins and practices of Wesleyan Methodism, the branch of Christianity founded in the 18th century by brothers John and Charles Wesley. The author, himself an ordained Wesleyan minister, draws on extensive sources, including biographies, personal diaries, and official Methodist publications, to create a comprehensive account of the movement. He traces Methodism's roots to the "Holy Club" at Oxford University, where John Wesley, his brother Charles, and a small group of like-minded students sought a deeper spiritual life, engaging in regular Bible study, prayer, and acts of charity. The book examines the distinctive characteristics of Methodist theology and practice, including their emphasis on personal conversion, the importance of lay preachers, and a strong sense of community. It also explores the challenges the Methodists faced, including persecution, internal divisions, and the need to adapt to the changing social and religious landscape of Britain and the United States. Through the author's impartial and well-researched account, this book offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Methodism, the life of John Wesley, or the broader currents of religious and social change in the 18th and 19th centuries. 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.