Historical Dictionary of MethodismCharles Yrigoyen Jr., Susan E. Warrick Scarecrow Press, 2005 M03 16 - 472 pages 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. |
Other editions - View all
Historical Dictionary of Methodism Charles Yrigoyen,Susan Eltscher Warrick No preview available - 1996 |
Historical Dictionary of Methodism Charles Yrigoyen,Susan Eltscher Warrick No preview available - 2005 |
Common terms and phrases
Abingdon Press active Africa American Annual Conference appointed Asbury became become began beginning Bible bishop Board Book born British called Canada century Charles Christ Christian circuit City CLASSES College Conference continued converted Council death denomination developed died doctrine early edition elder elected England established Europe Evangelical experience faith first formed founded Free George God’s grace History holiness House human Hymns Institute itinerant James John Wesley joined later leader living London married meeting Methodism Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist New Connexion minister ministry mission missionary moved movement Nashville North opened ordained organized pastor persons preachers preaching president Press Protestant published reform remained returned revival Robert salvation School served social Society South Spirit Studies Sunday Theology Thomas tion tradition Union United Methodist University Wesley’s Wesleyan Wesleyan Methodist women World worship York