Introduction to World Methodism

Name: Introduction to World Methodism
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ISBN: 9780521818490

ISBN-10: 0521818494

ISBN-13: 9780521818490

Edition: 2005

Authors: Kenneth Cracknell, Susan J. White

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The world Methodist community now numbers over 75 million people in more than 130 countries. The story of Methodism is fascinating and multi-faceted because there are so many distinct traditions within it, some stemming directly from Britain and some arising in the United States. In this book, the authors address the issue of what holds all Methodists together and examine the strengths and diversity of an influential major form of Christian life and witness. They look at the ways in which Methodism has become established throughout the world, examining historical and theological developments, and patterns of worship and spirituality, in their various cultural contexts. The book reflects…

Book details

List price: $99.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 5/5/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 298
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English

Susan J. White is Alberta H. and Harold L. Lunger Professor of Spiritual Resources and Disciplines at Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth, Texas. Her special expertise is in liturgy and worship.



List of illustrations


Preface


Acknowledgments


List of abbreviations


Prologue



The beginning of world Methodism: John Wesley and his movement



The British Methodist tradition after John Wesley



Methodism in North America



World Methodism at the beginning of the twenty-first century



Methodist theology



The common life of Methodism



Methodist spirituality



Methodist worship



Methodist social ethics



Methodism's ecumenical and interfaith commitments


Epilogue


Further reading


General index