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Historical Dictionary of Methodism

Charles Yrigoyen Jr. (Anthology Editor) , Susan E. Warrick (Anthology Editor) , Frank Baker (Contributor) , John D. Beasley (Contributor) , Oliver A. Beckerlegge (Contributor) , Charles W. Brockwell Jr. (Contributor) ,
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Historical Dictionary of Methodism

Charles Yrigoyen Jr. (Anthology Editor) , Susan E. Warrick (Anthology Editor) , Frank Baker (Contributor) , John D. Beasley (Contributor) , Oliver A. Beckerlegge (Contributor) , Charles W. Brockwell Jr. (Contributor) ,
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Description

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.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Editor's Foreword
Part 2 Preface
Part 3 Acronyms
Part 4 Chronology
Part 5 A Brief History of Methodism
Part 6 Photos
Part 7 DICTIONARY
Part 8 Bibliography
Part 9 Contributors

Product details

Published Mar 16 2005
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 2nd
Extent 472
ISBN 9780810865464
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Series Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

CY
Anthology Editor

Charles Yrigoyen Jr.

SW
Anthology Editor

Susan E. Warrick

FB
Contributor

Frank Baker

JB
Contributor

John D. Beasley

OB
Contributor

Oliver A. Beckerlegge

CB
Contributor

Charles W. Brockwell Jr.

JB
Contributor

Joanne Carlson Brown

KB
Contributor

Kenneth O. Brown

BC
Contributor

Barbara E. Campbell

DC
Contributor

David J. Carter

PC
Contributor

Philip L. Carter

KC
Contributor

Kenneth J. Collins

DC
Contributor

Dudley A.L. Cooney

DD
Contributor

Dennis C. Dickerson

MD
Contributor

Melvin E. Dieter

MD
Contributor

Mary Agnes Dougherty

DE
Contributor

Daryl M. Elliot

JE
Contributor

John C. English

GF
Contributor

Gayle Carlton Felton

BF
Contributor

Bruce David Forbes

PF
Contributor

Peter S. Forsaith

DG
Contributor

Donald K. Gorrell

EG
Contributor

E Dorothy Graham

KG
Contributor

Kenneth G. Greet

FH
Contributor

Frank Hanson

JH
Contributor

John A. Hargreaves

RH
Contributor

Richard P. Heitzenrater

WH
Contributor

William D. Horton

AK
Contributor

Alice G. Knotts

WL
Contributor

William Leary

JL
Contributor

John H. Lenton

RL
Contributor

Robin W. Lovin

LM
Contributor

Lawrence D. McIntosh

TM
Contributor

Timothy S.A. Macquiban

FM
Contributor

Frederick E. Maser

JM
Contributor

John G. McEllhenney

RM
Contributor

Robert C. Monk

JN
Contributor

John A. Newton

ZN
Contributor

Zablon Nthamburi

JO
Contributor

J Steven O'Malley

LP
Contributor

L Dale Patterson

DR
Contributor

Dana L. Robert

CR
Contributor

Cyril S. Rodd

SR
Contributor

Samuel J. Rogal

ER
Contributor

E Alan Rose

KR
Contributor

Kenneth E. Rowe

ES
Contributor

Edwin A. Schell

TS
Contributor

Thomas Shaw

DS
Contributor

Dale H. Simmons

RS
Contributor

Robert Drew Simpson

KS
Contributor

K James Stein

PS
Contributor

Patrick Ph. Streiff

DS
Contributor

Douglas M. Strong

ES
Contributor

Edwin E. Sylvest

NT
Contributor

Norman W. Taggart

GT
Contributor

Geraint Tudur

ET
Contributor

Eteuati L. Tuioti

JT
Contributor

John Munsey Turner

JV
Contributor

John A. Vickers

GW
Contributor

Gordon S. Wakefield

CW
Contributor

Charles Wallace Jr.

PW
Contributor

Pauline M. Webb

MW
Contributor

Marilyn Färdig Whiteley

RW
Contributor

Robert J. Williams

PW
Contributor

Philip Wingeier-Rayo

Reviews

  • Contributors explain or describe important ideas, people, events and locations in the 300-year history of Methodism, which now includes over 300 denominations and 39 million members. Topics include the Methodist concepts of grace and salvation, the historical role of women in the church, the lives of circuit-riding preachers and missionaries, and modern Methodism's approach to significant social issues and controversies. This edition expands its focus from North America and Great Britain to include information about Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Pacific Islands. The illustrations include period engravings and photographs.

    Reference and Research Book News

  • Released nearly a decade after the first edition, this book represents a substantial expansion of an excellent work....Highly recommended. Any library collection needing information on Christian denominations; all levels.

    Choice Reviews

  • Most useful, perhaps, will be the biographical entries...The bibliography, though, is excellent, and includes a few journal articles....Scarecrow Press have improved the appearance of their volumes greatly in recent years and any library that has a complete set of the volumes in this series will be a library worth using.

    Reference Reviews

  • Contributors to the 2d edition of this recommended reference work are university professors, historians, church officials, musicians, ministers, editors, and missionaries from all over the world.

    American Reference Books Annual

  • A comprehensive and precise collective study of Methodism and Christianity in whole...very highly recommended for students of the history of Methodism for its expansive and through coverage of the many variables and constructs of its church and philosophies.

    Midwest Book Review

  • Its 400-plus pages contain a list of acronyms, a chronology, a full bibliography and a dictionary, the latter consisting of 379 items varying in length from a paragraph to eight pages with headings such as 'Antislavery movement' and 'Jacobus Arminius' to 'Enoch Wood' and 'Worship'....those readers needing to update their knowledge of America's Methodist heritage need to consider getting hold of a copy.

    Methodist Recorder

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