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| Resource: |
Book (817170) United Methodism in America: A Compact History
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| Author: |
McEllhenney, John G. |
| Publisher: |
Abingdon Press, 1992 |
| Vendor: |
Gift |
| Length: |
171 Pages |
| Heading: |
UMC — United Methodist Church
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| Subjects: |
Evangelical United Brethren; United Methodist History |
| Location: |
UMC |
| # Copies: |
1 |
| ISBN/ISSN: |
9780687431700
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| Description: |
This book offers a panoramic view of the forces and personalities that shaped The United Methodist Church in the United States. Chapters: Beginnings in America - 1735 to 1773; Events leading to a new church - 1773 to 1784; The early progress of the churches of United Methodism - 1784 - 1816; Growth and development - 1816 to 1843; Slavery, division, and Civil War - 1843 to 1865; New challenges - 1865 to 1913; Maturity and status in the new century - 1913 to 1939; Programmed churches and social ferment - 1939 to 1968; Merger and reappraisal at midcentury - 1968 to 1984; Holding fast/pressing on - 1984 to 1992. Includes bibliography and index. |
| Age Groups: |
Adult (30-55)
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