From Wikipedia: Abel Stevens (1815–1897) was an American clergyman, editor, and author known for his books on Methodist religious history. He wrote History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America, an early history of the church that is frequently referenced in historical works. * * * * * This is the second book in the four volume collection. Contents: Part 18 – Conferences and Progress from the Beginning of the Revolutionary War To Th...

From Wikipedia: Abel Stevens (1815–1897) was an American clergyman, editor, and author known for his books on Methodist religious history. He wrote History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America, an early history of the church that is frequently referenced in historical works. * * * * * This is the fourth and final book in the four volume collection. Contents: Part 53 – Methodism in the Eastern States: 1796-1804 (Continued from Volum...

Dr. Bangs was repeatedly advised in his latter years, by his official and other associates, that a record of his life would be important for his Church, if not for himself; and that he should not fail to leave, at his death, such notes of the momentous ecclesiastical measures in which he had shared as might aid in their historical illustration. When it was made known to me, soon after his decease, that he had committed to me his papers for a task so important and delicate, I felt no little...

From Wikipedia: Abel Stevens (1815–1897) was an American clergyman, editor, and author known for his books on Methodist religious history. He wrote History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America, an early history of the church that is frequently referenced in historical works. * * * * * This is the third book in the four volume collection. Contents: Part 36 – General Conference Of 1792 – O'Kelly's Schism Part 37 – Methodism in ...

From Wikipedia: Abel Stevens (1815–1897) was an American clergyman, editor, and author known for his books on Methodist religious history. He wrote History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America, an early history of the church that is frequently referenced in historical works. * * * * * This is the first book in the four volume collection. Contents: Part 1 – Dedicatory Preface Part 2 – Introduction Part 3 – Founders of th...

* Formatted, spell-checked, with an optimized Table-of-Contents and over 70 illustrations!JOHN WESLEY the METHODIST is a very thorough and balanced look at the life of the famous evangelist and founder of Methodism. It covers his early years, missionary journey to America, his conversion and subsequent decades of ministry. If you want to find out more about the man that ignited revival in England and helped shape the landscape of religious history, this is an excellent place to sta...

• 4 entire books, over 90 chapters! • Over 80 illustrations! • Spell-checked, formatted and with an optimized Table-of-Contents. THE JOHN WESLEY BIOGRAPHY COLLECTION is a fantastic resource that brings together 4 penetrating and powerful biographies of the preacher who transformed the British religious landscape.  These lives of John Wesley will give you a thorough understanding of his early years, conversion, ministry and legacy. ...

Engaging, accessible survey of major Wesleyan theological themesThe Wesley brothers -- John (1703–1791) and Charles (1707–1788) -- are famous as the cofounders of the Wesleyan tradition and the Methodist family of churches. Their impact and legacy have been huge: what began as the excited outpouring of their conversion experiences grew into a transatlantic revival and became a vibrant and significant theological tradition. But what exactly did they believe and teach?...

This is a great collection of sketches from some of the earliest American Methodists. In all, there are 326 sketches in this book, covering the lives of 23 "Heroes of Methodism." It's a great collection for a further study of those with whom you are familiar, but would also serve well for a primer for someone who is not acquainted at all with the American roots of the Methodist church and holiness movement. The book discusses the following "heroes:" ...

This book is a collection of over 400 true stories about the Wesley family. Without question, the greater majority of these stories concern John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist church. However, there are many others about Samuel Wesley, Susanna Wesley, and Charles Wesley. This is a great collection, and would serve the reader well as either a supplement to any study of the Wesley family, or also as an introduction to them. "Anecdotes of the Wesleys" was compi...

This is volume one of four from Nathan Bangs' history of the Methodist Church. Bangs is considered by many to be one of the foremost historians in modern times, and his portrayal of church history is among the best ever written. From the author's preface: The following history has been compiled from Wesley's Works, the British and American Minutes of Conferences, Moore's and Watson's Life of the Wesleys, Asbury's Journal, Lee's History of the Methodists, the Life of Dr. Cok...

The primary aim of this book is to explore the contradiction between widely shared beliefs in the USA about racial inclusiveness and equal opportunity for all and the fact that most churches are racially homogeneous and do not include people with disabilities. To address the problem Mary McClintock Fulkerson explores the practices of an interracial church (United Methodist) that includes people with disabilities. The analysis focuses on those activities which create opportunities for peopl...