John Wesley And George Whitefield In Scotland: Or The Influence Of The Oxford Methodists On Scottish Religion (1898)

By John Wesley and Dugald Butler

Book Overview

""John Wesley and George Whitefield in Scotland: Or The Influence of the Oxford Methodists on Scottish Religion"" is a historical book written by Dugald Butler, first published in 1898. The book explores the impact of the Oxford Methodists, led by John Wesley and George Whitefield, on Scottish religion during the 18th century. The book begins by providing a brief history of the Oxford Methodists, their beliefs and practices, and their influence on the Church of England. It then delves into their impact on Scotland, where they traveled extensively to preach and spread their message.The book examines the reactions of Scottish society to the Oxford Methodists, including the establishment of new societies and the emergence of new religious practices. It also explores the impact of the Oxford Methodists on the Scottish Presbyterian Church, which was the dominant religious institution in Scotland at the time.Throughout the book, Butler provides detailed accounts of the sermons and teachings of John Wesley and George Whitefield, as well as their interactions with Scottish society and the religious establishment. He also examines the role of other key figures in the Oxford Methodists movement, including Charles Wesley and John Cennick.Overall, ""John Wesley and George Whitefield in Scotland: Or The Influence of the Oxford Methodists on Scottish Religion"" provides a fascinating insight into the impact of the Oxford Methodists on Scottish religion during the 18th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in Scotland, the Oxford Methodists movement, or the broader history of Christianity in Europe.""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: 1165430703
• ISBN13: 9781165430703
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"