Life And Times Of William McKendree, Bishop Of The Methodist Episcopal Church

By Robert Paine

Book Overview

""Life and Times of William McKendree, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church"" is a comprehensive biography written by Robert Paine. The book chronicles the life and achievements of William McKendree, who served as a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church in the early 19th century. The author delves into McKendree's early life, his conversion to Methodism, and his rise through the ranks of the church hierarchy. Paine provides in-depth insights into McKendree's ministry, including his efforts to expand the church's reach across the United States and his role in establishing the Methodist Episcopal Church in the western territories. The book also explores McKendree's relationships with other prominent figures in the Methodist church, such as Francis Asbury and Jesse Lee.In addition to McKendree's religious work, Paine also covers his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his involvement in the political and social issues of his time. The book provides a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs of a pioneer bishop in the early days of the Methodist church.Overall, ""Life and Times of William McKendree, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers valuable insights into the history of the Methodist church in the United States.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: 1162934050
• ISBN13: 9781162934051
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"