Respectable Methodism : Nathan Bangs and Respectability in Nineteenth-Century American Methodism / Daniel F. Flores ; foreword by Russell E. Richey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Flores, Daniel F., author.

Contributor:

Richey, Russell E., writer of foreword.

Series:

Wesleyan and Methodist Explorations Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Methodism--History--19th century.

Methodism.

Methodist Episcopal Church.

Bangs, Nathan, 1778-1862.

Bangs, Nathan.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (244 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

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.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-226).

ISBN:

9781666713985

1666713988