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The Rise Of Methodism In The West: Being The Journal Of The Western Conference 1800-1811

The Rise Of Methodism In The West: Being The Journal Of The Western Conference 1800-1811

Sweet, William Warren

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19th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1162926570
ISBN13: 9781162926575
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Rise of Methodism in the West: Being the Journal of the Western Conference 1800-1811 is a historical account of the growth and development of the Methodist Church in the western United States during the early 19th century. The book is written by William Warren Sweet, a renowned historian and scholar of American religious history.The book is based on the journal of the Western Conference, which was a gathering of Methodist preachers and leaders who met annually to discuss the progress of the church and make decisions about its future direction. The journal provides a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs faced by the Methodist Church as it expanded into the western frontier.Sweet's narrative covers a range of topics, including the role of circuit riders and local preachers, the establishment of new churches and congregations, and the challenges of evangelizing in a rapidly changing social and political landscape. He also explores the tensions that arose within the church over issues such as slavery and theological differences.Overall, The Rise of Methodism in the West offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of the Methodist Church in America and the ways in which it adapted to the challenges of the western frontier. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion and the role of Methodism in shaping the country's religious landscape.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.

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