The Grounds Of Seccession From The M. E. Church: Or Book For The Times (1851)

By Orange Scott

Book Overview

The Grounds of Secession from the M.E. Church: Or Book for the Times is a book written by Orange Scott in 1851. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the reasons behind secession from the Methodist Episcopal Church. The author, Orange Scott, was a prominent figure in the American Methodist Church in the mid-19th century and was a leading advocate for the abolition of slavery.The book covers a range of topics related to the secession, including the role of the church in society, the relationship between the church and the state, and the issue of slavery. Scott argues that the Methodist Episcopal Church had become too closely aligned with the government and had lost sight of its mission to serve the people. He also criticizes the church for its failure to take a strong stance against slavery and for its complicity in the institution.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. It is an important historical document that sheds light on the social, political, and religious issues of the time. The Grounds of Secession from the M.E. Church: Or Book for the Times is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Methodist Church and the role of religion in American society.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: 1120762219
• ISBN13: 9781120762214
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"