Excerpt from Nathan Bangs
IN the preparation of this portraiture of Dr. Nathan Bangs I am embarrassed both by the magnitude of his personality and the abundance of the material at my command. How can I place so colossal a statue on so slender a pedestal, or how compress the story of a creative ministry of more than sixty active years in a little more than a hundred pages?
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents Nathan Bangs, a Methodist leader, and his substantial contributions in shaping the development of the Methodist Church during its first century in the United States. Bangs's active ministerial career spanned six decades, leaving an enduring legacy as an author, editor, and a missionary secretary. As a delegate to every General Conference except one between 1812-1856, his influence and leadership were instrumental in shaping the organizational aspects of the Church. He was also a founder of the Church's periodical literature, educational institutions, and missionary work. Bangs is celebrated as the 'Father of the Methodist Missionary Society,' having framed its original constitution and serving as one of its chief officers for sixteen years. His profound insights into the interior life and emphasis on genuine holiness made him a leading figure in the Methodist movement. This book offers a comprehensive examination of Bangs's life and work, highlighting his significant contributions to the Methodist Church and its broader historical context. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333192082_0
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