American Methodism: Its Divisions And Unification (1915)

By Thomas B. Neely

Book Overview

American Methodism: Its Divisions And Unification is a historical book written by Thomas B. Neely in 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the divisions that occurred within the Methodist Church in America during the 19th century and the efforts made to reunite the church. The author traces the origins of the schisms and analyzes the various factors that contributed to the divisions, including theological differences, regionalism, and social issues such as slavery. Neely also examines the efforts made by various leaders and groups to reunite the church, including the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the Methodist Protestant Church. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the negotiations and compromises that led to the formation of the Methodist Church in 1939, which brought together the previously divided branches of American Methodism. Overall, American Methodism: Its Divisions And Unification is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American Methodism and the challenges faced by religious organizations in maintaining unity and coherence over time. The book is well-researched and provides a nuanced understanding of the complex factors that shaped the development of American Methodism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164041754
• ISBN13: 9781164041757
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"