Respectable Methodistism : Nathan Bangs and respectability in nineteeth-century American Methodism / Daniel F. Flores ; foreword by Russell E. Richey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Flores, Daniel F.

Contributor:

Richey, Russell E., writer of foreword.

Series:

Wesleyan and Methodist explorations.

Wesleyan and Methodist explorations

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Methodism--History--19th century.

Methodism.

Bangs, Nathan, 1778-1862.

Bangs, Nathan.

Methodist Episcopal Church.

Genre:

History.

Instructional and educational works.

Physical Description:

xiii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Nathan Bangs and respectability in nineteeth-century American Methodism

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, [2023]

Summary:

"The Wesleyan-Methodist movement entered American history as a fragment of British Methodism. It quickly took on a new identity in the early republic and grew into a vibrant denomination in the nineteenth century. The transitions from the rugged pioneer religion modeled by Bishop Francis Asbury to the urbane religion of industrial America was by design the goal of influential leaders of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Nathan Bangs was perhaps one of the most significant of such leaders. He rose from obscurity to the ranks of power and influence by refining patterns of worship, expanding denominational publishing, and structuring ministerial education. This study is concerned with the development of respectability in American Methodism. It also explores questions on how Bangs and other leaders dealt with in-house conflicts on issues related to race, slavery, and the poor." -- Page 4 of cover.

Contents:

The revival of American Methodist history

The model respectable Methodist

Decorous worship

Elegant church architecture

Methodist middle class

Antislavery

The legacy of Methodist respectability

Appendices ; Appendix A. Nathan Bangs at general conference, 1808-1852

Appendix B. Timeline of Nathan Bangs' career

Appendix C. Summary of Nathan Bangs' career

Appendix D. "Semi-centennial marriage hymn"

Appendix E. "A centennial rhyme"

Appendix F. New York east conference

Appendix G. Portrait of middle-age Bangs

Appendix H. Portrait of mature Bangs

Appendix I. Presidential windows at Wesleyan University Chapel

Appendix J. Model preaching house, second John Street Church, N.Y., 1818

Appendix K. Eclectic Greek Revival, third John Street Church, N.Y., 1841

Appendix L. American Gothic revival, Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, N.Y., 1856

Appendix M. Pointed Gothic, Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA

Appendix N. Romanesque, St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church, N.Y., 1857

Appendix O. Romanesque : Akron Plan, Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Newark, N.J.

Appendix P. Bangs wedding portrait

Appendix Q. Bangs golden wedding anniversary portraits

Appendix R. Mary Bolton Bangs portrait

Appendix S. Hoyt V. Bangs at Bangs grave monument.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-226).

ISBN:

1666713961

9781666713961

9781666713978

166671397X

OCLC:

1374090630

Publisher Number:

99994120602