The A to Z of Methodism (The A to Z Guide Series) (The a to Z Guide, 42, Band 42) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0810868253 ISBN 13: 9780810868250

Verlag: Scarecrow Press, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

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? bibliography? listing of important libraries and depositories of Methodist materialsThe impressive list of contributors includes more than 60 specialists who are academics, administrators, pastors, and theologians.

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Charles Yrigoyen, Jr. is General Secretary for the General Commission on Archives and History with the United Methodist Church. He teaches history and theology at Drew University and Union Theological Seminary (NY) and has authored and co-authored several publications, including John Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life. He is on the Board of Directors of the Wesley Works Editorial Project.

Susan E. Warrick is Assistant General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History, The United Methodist Church in Madison, NJ.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Scarecrow Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0810868253
• ISBN 13: 9780810868250
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 472
• Herausgeber: Yrigoyen Jr. Charles
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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